Simple measures to prevent diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is the most common clinical condition in hot atmosphere. Severe prolonged diarrhoea can lead to dehydration. With little precaution and safety measure we can manage the condition effectively.
Principle of management of diarrhoea

i) First: Correction of fluid and electrolytes imbalance by ORS and intravenous saline
ii) Second: Drug treatment. There are certain drugs like Ciprofloxacin, Azythromycin, Codeine, Lopiramide that is used under the recommendation of a physician.
Preventive measures of diarrhoea
1. Washing hands often, especially after going to the bathroom and before eating
2. Drinking of safe water and avoiding use of ice
3. Should not eat uncooked vegetables or fruits that do not have peels
4. Should not eat raw or uncooked meat
6. Should consume dairy products
7. Teaching of children to not put objects in their mouth
The write up is compiled by Kazi Mahamudul Hasan, Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong. E-mail: [email protected]