Diarrhea

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Diarrhea: AIDS Related Conditions

Includes numerous articles and resources on AIDS-related diarrhea conditions, from The Body. Other infections and complications

Hemorrhoid.net: Diarrhea

Information for patients.

Diarrhoea and Vomiting

Information and advice.

Diarrhea FAQ

Publication from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

Guidelines for Treatment of Dehydration

Information for parents. Why diarrhea is important and guidelines and recommendations for treatment of infants of 3 months old to children over 2 years old.

Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children - CDC

The development of oral therapy for the rehydration and maintenance of children with dehydrating diarrhea has become the worldwide mainstay of national diarrheal control programs.

RXinsider

A free diarrhea informational monograph for patient counseling.

Safe Water System - CDC

A water quality intervention that employs simple, inexpensive and robust technologies appropriate for the developing world. The objective is to make water safe through disinfection and safe storage at the point of use. 

Diarrhoeal Diseases Tutorial

This CD-ROM provides an illustrated introduction, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. Educational materials for medical and life sciences students, their teachers and other health care professionals.

Solar Disinfection of Drinking Water and Oral Rehydration Solutions

Guidelines for household application in developing countries. UNICEF report of oral rehydration as one of its main supporting techniques.

Epidemiology and Management of Diarrheal Diseases

A course for medical and health related students.

ORS: The Medical Advance of the Century

UNICEF and the use of oral rehydration salts (ORS) -- the best way of combating the dehydration caused by diarrhoea.

Chronic Diarrhea Fact Sheet - Causes, Diagnosis, Risks, Treatment and Prevention - CDC

links also to Brainerd Diarrhea, Diarrheal Diseases in the Child Care Setting and CDC Yellow Book 1999-2000

Treatment Methods - Integrative Medicine and Diarrhea

including herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy and nutritional influences

When to Call the Doctor About Childhood Diarrhoea

Including conventional treatment, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, general recommendations and prevention

Self-Care on Childhood Diarrhea

Watch out for dehydration, questions to ask and tips

Pediatric Oncall

Home Care for a child with diarrhea or vomiting.

Natural Healthlink

Information on homeopathic remedies that may be helpful for diarrhea.

UNICEF: Diarrhoea

The main causes of diarrhoea are poor hygiene, lack of clean drinking water, overcrowding, and the trend towards bottle-feeding rather than breastfeeding.

Chronic Diarrhea

Information from the nonprofit IFFGD about common causes and treatment for chronic diarrhea.

Rehydration Project

Creates and supports diarrhoea management programs that rehydrate a dehydrated child through the promotion and production of oral rehydration salts.

Diarrhea

Information about loose stools in children, including discussing when examination by a pediatrician is necessary.