Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea in children is usually mild but can sometimes signal a more serious issue. Spotting the cause, managing it early, and knowing when to seek medical advice are key to a quick recovery. Good hygiene and smart food choices help prevent it. Here’s how.

Keep your gut healthy in winter with daily exercises, balanced diet, limiting sugar intake

Gut health tips for winter: The colder months can be tough on your skin, hair, and digestion. Here’s how to prevent common winter digestive problems and maintain overall wellness throughout the season.

Healing with figs: 5 ways this superfruit helps cure ailments, from jaundice to anaemia

Health benefits of figs: From improving liver function to reducing inflammation, figs offer a variety of natural cures for common health issues. With a rich supply of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, figs are more than just a tasty snack.

Airline travel can make you sick, says doctor. 'Seats, tray tables harbour all sorts of bacteria, viruses'

'Quick turnaround between flights often means that deep cleaning is not possible, and seats may only receive a cursory cleaning,' Dr Sudipta said. 'Fabric seats, in particular, can trap and retain moisture, making them more prone to harboring bacteria and viruses. Back and headrests can be exposed to a person’s sweat, particularly after boarding in hot climates.'

Lactose intolerance: From bloating to stomach pain, watch out for these 7 symptoms

Symptoms of lactose intolerance: It is a condition in which the body cannot digest lactose, a sugar in dairy products, leading to uncomfortable symptoms. Here are 7 symptoms to watch out for.

Dizziness, dry mouth are symptoms of dehydration, beat monsoon humidity with these proven hacks

Monsoon hydration tips: Staying hydrated is important all year round, especially during the monsoon when weather changes can affect your body's fluid balance. The following tips will help you maintain good health in challenging weather conditions.

'Consume only WHO recommended ORS' l Normal ORS degrading your health l Dr Sivaranjani

Diarrheal illness remains a global concern, particularly impacting children with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Presently, oral rehydration solution (ORS) serves as the standard treatment for acute diarrhea in pediatric cases. While effective in reducing mortality rates, ORS fails to address diarrheal symptoms, leading to reduced compliance and therapeutic effectiveness among caregivers. In a discussion with Moneycontrol's Sonal Mehrotra, Dr Sivaranjani, a pediatrician and social worker, highlighted concerns about FSSAI-approved ORS, noting their high sugar content. Dr Sivaranjani recommended adhering to only WHO-recommended ORS formulations for better health outcomes.

Health benefits of jeera water: Best home remedy for vomiting, bloating, fever, dysentery and more

Jeera water benefits: If you suffer from health issues like bloating, vomiting, or diarrhea, you might find a surprising solution in your kitchen. Boil a teaspoon of cumin seeds and drink the elixir for relief.

Appendicitis causes, symptoms, complications: Don't ignore that early morning pain near the belly button

Appendicitis, a potentially serious condition, can cause symptoms like severe abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. Here are all its causes, symptoms, and signs to help identify it early. If you suspect appendicitis, seek prompt medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency, plus diet tips on how to stop hair loss and skin infections, improve wound healing

Zinc deficiency manifests in various ways, often presenting as skin changes resembling eczema, which remain unresponsive to typical treatments like moisturisers or steroid creams. Other symptoms include hair loss, susceptibility to infections, delayed wound healing, and gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea.

Delta flight makes U-turn after passenger has diarrhoea ‘all through plane’

A Delta flight from the United States to Spain was forced to make a U-turn after a passenger suffered diarrhoea 'all the way through the airplane.'

Diarrhoea causes, symptoms and cure: ORS, probiotics, smart diet choices are the best home remedies

Diarrhea can be weakening, driven by factors like gut microbiota imbalance, infections, and even medications. Fight back with oral rehydration solutions, avoid irritants like coffee and alcohol, and introduce probiotics for gut health.

From infectious diarrhoea to IBD dominance: India's health landscape shifts with Western lifestyle uptick: Lancet study

The study, which was conducted in more than 30,000 participants from various districts of Telangana, suggests that urbanisation has had a role to play in this surge of IBD

Understanding the science behind avian influenza

Awareness about bird flu will enable people to take necessary measures to contain it which in turn will help the cumulative efforts by the public health departments. If people are familiar with the science behind diseases and their spread, they can identify the severity sooner making things much easier for the concerned departments.

USFDA approves Aurobindo's drugs for diarrhoea, allergy

The first, Loperamide Hydrochloride tablet, is used to control symptoms of diarrhoea, including travelers' diarrhoea. The approved product has an estimated market size of USD 9.7 million for the 12 months ending October 2015, according to IMS Health.

Glenmark gains on USFDA nod for diarrhoea drug

Shares in Glenmark Pharmaceuticals gain 2.5 percent after US health regulators approved Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd's drug to treat diarrhoea in HIV/AIDS patients on qantiretroviral therapy, a combination of medicines used to treat HIV infection.

Two new vaccines give Ghana hope for healthy growth

When Odei Antwi-Agyei had the chance of introducing vaccines to prevent Ghana's children dying of diarrhoea, or vaccines to stop them dying of pneumonia, he did what no African immunisation chief has done before. He said he'd do both at the same time.

Glenmark gets USD 15m plant upgradation advance from Salix

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals today said it has received USD 15 million (over Rs 65 crore) from Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA, as an advance payment to upgrade its plant for production of Crofelemer, used for treating diarrhoea.