Diarrhoea - Better Health Channel.
Diarrhoea is the frequent passing of watery faeces (poo). Other symptoms include cramps and pains in the abdomen (stomach), nausea and vomiting. The most common cause is an infection of the intestines, such as gastroenteritis or food poisoning. ... [... more]
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Dr. Laurie Steelsmith
How the Secrets of Natural and Chinese Medicine Can Create a Lifetime of Wellness Are you unhappy relying on antibiotics for every illness, painkillers for menstrual cramps, and caffeine just to feel "normal"? Are you fed up with an endless [... more]
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Stopping the spread of shigella in the community
Shigella (or shigellosis) is an infectious disease which can cause diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. It is usually caught from another person, but it can be caught from contaminated food or water. Center for Disease Control USA, information ... [... more]
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Constipation - Better Health Channel.
Constipation is the passing of hard, dry bowel motions (stools). Symptoms include needing to open the bowels less often than usual, straining to pass the motion, bloated abdomen or abdominal cramps. The most common causes of constipation include ... [... more]
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Heat stress and heat-related illness
Heat stress occurs when the body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Heat-related illnesses include heat rash, heat cramps, dizziness or fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Overexertion in hot weather, sun or ... [... more]
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Gastroenteritis - an overview
Gastroenteritis (gastro) is an illness triggered by the infection and inflammation of the digestive system. Symptoms include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting. Some of the causes include viruses, bacteria, bacterial toxins, parasites, ... [... more]
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Gastroenteritis - campylobacter
Campylobacter infection is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by a bacteria known as Campylobacter. Symptoms include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Infection is more common in children under five years of age and young ... [... more]
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Gastroenteritis ... all about
Gastroenteritis (gastro) is an illness triggered by the infection and inflammation of the digestive system. Typical symptoms include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting. The main complication of gastroenteritis is dehydration (loss of ... [... more]
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Heat stress and sport - reducing the risks
Heat and sport or physical activity (exercise) can be a dangerous combination. Heat stress occurs when sweat can't evaporate fast enough to keep the body sufficiently cool. Symptoms include muscle cramps and headache. You can prevent heat stress ... [... more]
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