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… diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking … The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called enterotoxigenic E. … when stool is used as fertilizer, or when contaminated water is used to spray vegetables in market stalls. What is …
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… very quickly. Dehydration occurs when the body loses water more quickly than it is replaced. When your child … and diarrhea follow. Most children with rotavirus have very watery diarrhea that seems like a large amount for a baby or … hold your baby and rinse his or her bottom in running bath water to clean the area well. Don't give your child any …
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… A People can get hepatitis A through exposure to food or water that is contaminated with feces. This illness is … You can get hepatitis E from eating foods or drinking water that has been contaminated by feces. Hepatitis E …
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… the labels for the actual fibre content. Drink plenty of water every day. High-fibre diets need lots of water to work properly. If your diet has enough fibre in it, … the labels for the actual fibre content. Drink plenty of water every day. High-fibre diets need lots of water to work …
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… after exercise or strenuous activity. Also drink plenty of water when you have a fever or infection. Dress warmly in … Try to avoid getting cold. Exposure to cold air, wind, and water may trigger red blood cells to sickle in exposed areas … after exercise or strenuous activity. Also drink plenty of water when you have a fever or infection. Dress warmly in …
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… a challenge, or something different, take up rock climbing, water polo, volleyball, yoga, fencing, skate-skiing, … time to stretch, warm up, and cool down. Drink lots of water, and tell someone where you are going. Work out a …
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… Fitness: Walking for wellness Yoga Tai chi and qi gong Water exercise Fitness DVDs and videos … Choosing your …
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… It is a laxative that works by drawing large amounts of water into your intestines and stimulating the colon. This causes watery bowel movements (diarrhea). Clearing stool from the … and after drinking this medication. Try to drink not only water, but also other types of clear liquids as directed by …
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… your skin, immediately wash the area well with plenty of water. You may also use soap and water or a mixture of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in plenty of water. If this medication gets in your eye, open the eyelids …
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… recommends. To relieve thirst without taking in extra water, try chewing gum, sucking on hard candy (sugarless if you have diabetes), or rinsing your mouth with water and spitting it out. Current as of: September … recommends. To relieve thirst without taking in extra water, try chewing gum, sucking on hard candy (sugarless if …
