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… What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen … than usual for you. You may feel like you need to have a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause … Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal …
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… a pregnancy affected by NTDs You have diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass …
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… Seek healthcare for any rashes, eye irritation or onset of gastrointestinal illness. How can I disinfect surfaces? A …
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… Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking … 24 to 48 hours. In children, people with underlying medical conditions, and the elderly, dehydration from diarrhea is a …
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… to: Recognize when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what is about to happen and ask … go standing up later Assist with wiping, especially after bowel movements. This may be needed until preschool age. … they are toilet learning? Some children learn to control bowel movements and urination at the same time, but …
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… animal waste. People with diarrhea who cannot control their bowel movements should not go to work or school. If you are … Campylobacter infection is diagnosed by testing a stool (bowel movement) sample. Antibiotics are sometimes used to …
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… Enterococci are bacteria found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are … tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) have the highest levels of these bacteria. …
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… Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated … E. coli (ETEC). These bacteria are found in the bowel movements (stool) of infected people. People who use …
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… assisted living facilities People with underlying medical conditions Pregnant people Health care workers First … cosmetics, skin care products, laxatives, cough syrups and bowel preparation products for colonoscopy. PEG can be an … those who are older and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. …
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… the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected person. This can …
