If you're a diarrhoea sufferer, you're probably fed up with rushing to the nearest loo the whole time. We all know how embarrassing making a 'quick dash' can be but, the good news is, you really don't have to let diarrhoea disrupt your daily routine. In this section, you can find out practical advice to help you take control of the problem. We'll explain exactly what diarrhoea is and why it happens; we'll also suggest ways of coping with it - and how to treat it effectively.
The Symptoms
If you have diarrhoea, you'll find you pass loose, unformed or liquid stools when you go to the toilet. This may be accompanied by abdominal pain or cramps or a bloated stomach. You'll probably also find you have an urgent need to rush to the loo several times during the course of a day.
Although the symptoms are superficially the same, it is important to differentiate between acute and chronic diarrhoea.
ACUTE diarrhoea starts with little or no warning and will usually clear up of its own accord in 1 to 3 days. It may, but need not, be accompanied by cramping pains, bloating or wind. In the UK and other industrialised Western nations, a doctors advice is seldom required for simple, acute diarrhoea. However an increasing number of people choose to treat their symptoms rather than take time off work or social activities.
CHRONIC diarrhoea is persistent, prolonged or recurrent. It either comes and goes or never really clears up. Medical advice should always be sought as chronic diarrhoea is debilitating, possibly dehydrating and may signal the presence of a potentially serious health problem.
As you read this, there will be an estimated 100,000* people in the UK suffering from a bout of diarrhoea today. If you're one of them, don't feel it's a problem that has control over you. Because it can be easy to beat diarrhoea: just continue below to find out how.
*Source: Taylor Nelson Consumer Survey
What's happening to your body :
Diarrhoea is caused by something upsetting the normal process of your intestines. This will make your system go into overactive mode and speed the whole digestive process up.
When food leaves the stomach it has already been broken down and mixed with digestive juices to a porridge like consistency. As the mixture travels through the small and large intestine, water and nutrients should be absorbed into the body through the walls of the large intestine. If this process is speeded up for whatever reason, less fluids, vitamins, minerals and salts are absorbed. As a result, your bowel movement will be frequent and liquidy – it is important that children, the frail and the elderly drink plenty of fluids as they can easily suffer from dehydration if the lost fluids are not replaced.
So it’s a myth that you should let diarrhoea continue in order to flush out your system. Diarrhoea is not your body’s natural way of cleansing or getting rid of bacteria or other 'nasty things’. So by resolving the problem, rather than letting it take its natural course, you will feel better sooner.
Your digestive system is highly 'tuned’ and just a 2% change in the speed at which the intestines process food can lead to an attack of diarrhoea. So by understanding what’s actually happening to your body, it’s much easier to take control when you DO get a bout.
There can be a number of reasons why your intestines become irritated and speed up. This could include a virus or bacteria; an excess of food or alcohol; a hormonal imbalance; or too much adrenaline pumping around your system. All of these are quite common causes of diarrhoea and mostly it’s a sign that your body is out of balance.
The main causes
Many people who have diarrhoea assume they must have picked up food poisoning and they're in for a nasty time. However, many conditions which lead to a bout of the 'runs' have nothing to do with contaminated food or water. Nearly all the causes of diarrhoea listed below are easy to treat and quick to sort out - leaving you free to get on with your day.
Read about the causes :
Nerves and anxiety:- if you feel nervous just before an important exam, interview or other big event then your body will often react physically to this mental stress. That's because the adrenaline that's pumping around your body speeds everything up - and that includes the rate at which food passes through your system. This is sometimes referred to as PAD – Performance Anxiety Diarrhoea. Also, many people find that extended periods of stress and tiredness can upset the balance of their digestive system, leading to diarrhoea.
Over indulging : when you eat and drink to excess, you can easily irritate the lining of your gut. The main culprits here are rich or spicy foods, too much alcohol, excess fibre and large amounts of acidic fruit or fruit drinks.
Food intolerances :- a bout of diarrhoea could be triggered if you are sensitive to certain foods. The three most common problems are:
- Gluten intolerance (a sensitivity to a substance in wheat, barley and oats)
- Lactose intolerance (when you don't have enough of the enzyme 'lactase' which digests milk sugar)
- Allergic reactions (especially to foods such as shellfish and eggs)
Menstruation :it's fairly common to experience diarrhoea once a month when you have your period. The reason for this is a hormonal imbalance which makes your gut more sensitive than normal.
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