DYSENTERY WARNING SIGNS: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
Overview
An infectious disease that causes inflammation of the intestines resulting in severe bloody diarrhea.Symptoms
If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.
Symptoms range from mild to severe depending on the type of infection, level of exposure and include:
- Stomach cramps and bloating
- Watery diarrhea which may contain blood, mucus, or pus
- Abdominal pain
- Dehydration
- Fever and chills
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of weight
- Painful passing of stools
- Fatigue
- Intermittent constipation
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Causes
- The condition is mainly caused by microorganisms shigella bacillus (a bacterium) and Entamoeba histolytica (an amoeba) that get into The gut indirectly through The fecaloral route.
- It can get transmitted through contaminated food and water in areas of poor sanitation.
- Less common causes include chemical irritation, viral infection (Rota virus, Calicivirus, adenoviruses), and parasitic worm infection (whipworm, fluke).
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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica.
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