Yellow diarrhea is primarily a violation of the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract). You should not treat this disease negligently, as this can lead to dehydration of the body. And after the first signs of a weak stool, you need to find its cause. Further treatment depends on this.
Why is diarrhea yellow?
Yellow diarrhea is liquid stool. It is a consequence of intoxication or the body's reaction to interruptions in the work of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract). The color of the stool and its consistency are of great importance, as they show the cause of the diarrhea. For example, sick babies have green feces. And if there are blood blotches in it, then this is a signal that the child urgently needs to be shown to an infectious disease doctor.
The concepts of "diarrhea", or "diarrhea"
Diarrhea, or, in other words, diarrhea, is a bowel movement that has a liquid consistency of feces and a characteristic odor. Over time, the stool becomes more and more watery. At the same time, its color also changes. This may indicate the causes (and there may be many) of the disease. The color of the diarrhea helps to separate the diarrhea thatarose from food or water, from that which began from pathogens.
Causes of yellow diarrhea
When yellow diarrhea starts, the reasons can be different. This color of liquid feces can be caused, for example, by dehydration. For proper treatment, it is necessary to determine the cause of diarrhea. It can be called:
- intoxication;
- bacterial infection;
- hormonal disorders in the body;
- diabetes;
- menopause;
- chemical poisoning;
- menstruation disorder;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- in the postoperative period;
- thyroid disorder;
- gastritis and ulcers;
- taking medication;
- viral infection;
- stress, prolonged depression, nervous tension.
Yellow diarrhea can be caused by salmonella, hepatitis or herpes simplex viruses. Sometimes loose stools are the result of taking antibiotics. But more often, the yellow color of diarrhea indicates an infection present in the human body. Diarrhea can occur due to changes in food and water. This reason is most often observed in tourists who often visit different countries and regularly encounter food and drink of different quality. Foods that are unusual for the body may contain products that have never been consumed in life. And the body can react to them with diarrhea. A common cause of diarrhea is dysbacteriosis or helminths.
Yellow diarrhea in an adult can occur due to stress (exams, problems at work, family or personal life). The cause is often rotavirus infection or eating fruits and vegetables that have been treated with chemicals. Diarrhea can occur due to stomach flu or after contact with infected people. Often yellow diarrhea indicates a serious illness:
- hepatitis or other liver disorders;
- pancreatitis;
- gastroduodenitis;
- thyroid disorders.
Occurrence of yellow diarrhea in children
Why does a child have yellow diarrhea? If the child is not yet a year old, then diarrhea is a common occurrence. Another thing is if it started suddenly, and especially in children older than one year.
The reason may be the use of fruit and vegetable juices. Therefore, doctors strictly monitor the diet when feeding babies begins. Diarrhea can also occur after switching to solid foods. In addition to the above, there may be several causes of diarrhea:
- poor hygiene (dirty hands or toys);
- cutting teeth;
- fever;
- colds.
The feces may contain blood, mucus, pieces of undigested food. In any case, if a child develops diarrhea, it is necessary to consult an infectious disease specialist to exclude infection with dysentery. It must be remembered that the child's body is very sensitive to dehydration,and its consequences can be very severe.
When yellow diarrhea indicates serious illness
Yellow diarrhea in children can indicate serious illness if:
- Stale foods or unwashed fruits and vegetables were the cause of the disease;
- with diarrhea, the temperature rises sharply (from thirty-eight degrees and above);
- he's bothered for a long time and has blood and mucus in him;
- diarrhea occurred for no apparent reason;
- diarrhea accompanied by sharp pains in the abdomen;
- urine is much darker;
- lips and skin began to crack;
- piss gone, no tears;
- yellowing skin and eyes;
- diarrhea is collective;
- diarrhea appeared after a trip abroad.
When should you see a doctor for diarrhea?
Need to pay attention to the duration of diarrhea. If neither medications nor folk remedies help within a week, then a doctor's examination is needed, since the reason may lie in diseases of various internal organs. Also, you should immediately consult a doctor if the feces suddenly turn red, black or yellow. This may indicate internal bleeding or inflammation.
Features of the treatment of yellow diarrhea
In some cases, with diarrhea, you need to call an ambulance (symptoms especially affect children under one year old):
- if the color of the diarrhea turned yellow;
- does not stopnausea;
- vomiting started;
- baby crying without tears (danger of dehydration);
- visible sunken fontanelle or eye;
- dryness or yellowing of the skin;
- feces contain a lot of watery discharge, mucus or blood.
How to treat diarrhea?
Yellow diarrhea can be treated in several ways. It all depends on the severity of the disease. For example, adults with diarrhea do not always see a doctor on time. As a result, the disease sets in, and instead of taking pills, doctors have to put in drips to avoid dehydration. In any case, with diarrhea, it is better to consult a doctor. Yellow diarrhea can be treated with:
- Diets and proper nutrition. All products that cause fermentation and decay are excluded. Dishes should be pureed, semi-liquid, steamed or in water. Very cold or hot food is excluded. You need to eat five to six times daily in small portions. With diarrhea, you can not eat fatty meat, sausage and other meat products. Fatty broths, canned food, s alted fish are excluded. As well as any dairy products, cereals, eggs, sweets, spices and sauces. From bakery products, only crackers can be consumed. Do not drink carbonated drinks, cocoa with milk and coffee.
- Drugs. Adults can drink activated charcoal, Kaopektat, Smecta, Linex, etc. Doctors can prescribe Enterosgel, Polyphepan, Bactisubtil, Lactobacterin, Bifidobacterin.
- Folkrecipes (starch, herbs, etc.).
- Acupuncture.
- Homeopathy.
- Cleansing from toxins and toxins.
During the treatment of diarrhea, the possibility of dehydration is eliminated in the first place. Therefore, it is necessary to drink as much liquid as possible. This and the appointment of probiotics is the basis of treatment. Forms of influenza that have appeared in modern times are often accompanied by yellow diarrhea. Patients may confuse this with an intestinal disorder and, with self-treatment, begin to take the wrong drugs that are needed. And this only exacerbates the disease. You should also undergo an examination at the clinic twice a year.
