Diarrhoea. 3-4 million people die What causes diarrhoea?

DiarrhoeaDiarrhoea

3-4 million people die3-4 million people die

What causes

diarrhoea?

What causes

diarrhoea?

Intestinal infectionsIntestinal infections

•Not washing

•Not washing•Dirty water

•Dirty water•Bad food

•Bad food•Unwashed vegetables

•Unwashed vegetables

AIDS and malnutritionAIDS and malnutrition

Some medicines

Some medicines

Other DiseasesOther Diseases•Malaria•Malaria•Ear and urine infection•Ear and urine infection•Pneumonia and tonsillitis

•Pneumonia and tonsillitis•Cancer of the large intestines

•Cancer of the large intestines

How can diarrhoea be dangerous to health?

How can diarrhoea be dangerous to health?

DehydrationDehydration

Drink waterDrink water

Malnourished childrenMalnourished children

How should we treat diarrhoea?

How should we treat diarrhoea?

1. Prevent or treat dehydration

1. Prevent or treat dehydration

Rehydration drinkRehydration drink

Drink every few minutes

Drink every few minutes

2. Give food2. Give food

Small amounts frequently

Small amounts frequently

3. Keep giving breast milk

3. Keep giving breast milk

Cow’s milkCow’s milk

Sometimes makes diarrhoea worse

Sometimes makes diarrhoea worse

4. Consult health worker before giving medicine

4. Consult health worker before giving medicine

When should we seek medical help?

When should we seek medical help?

If diarrhoea is severe

If diarrhoea is severe

Dehydrated and getting worse

Dehydrated and getting worse

Blood in the stoolsBlood in the stools

Much vomitingMuch vomiting

Not getting better after 4 days

Not getting better after 4 days

If stool looks like rice water

If stool looks like rice water

High fever or other signs

High fever or other signs

Severe abdominal pain

Severe abdominal pain

Swelling or fitsSwelling or fits

Continue giving liquids

Continue giving liquids

How can we prevent diarrhoea?

How can we prevent diarrhoea?

Cleanliness and nutritionCleanliness and nutrition

BreastfeedBreastfeed

Do not use a bottle

Do not use a bottle

Breastfeed for 4-6 months

Breastfeed for 4-6 months

Keep yard cleanKeep yard clean

Clean waterClean water

Always wash your hands

Always wash your hands

Separate eating utensilsSeparate eating utensils

Store food in clean, cool place

Store food in clean, cool place

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you.” Isaiah 41:10

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you.” Isaiah 41:10