At least once in a lifetime, any person has encountered such a problem as diarrhea, which is otherwise called diarrhea. The chair of a liquid consistency occurs several times a day and may be mixed with foam, blood or mucus. Short-lived diarrhea caused by poor-quality foods, fatty foods, or simply overeating often resolves on its own without serious treatment. But if diarrhea with foam, then the reasons for this can be serious, so an appropriate approach and adequate treatment is required.
Signs of illness
Violation of digestion of a functional nature doctors call the term "dyspepsia". It is she who is manifested by foamy diarrhea, which has the following symptoms:
- stomach growling;
- feces contain undigested fiber, starch grains, gas bubbles;
- frequent stools with foam, mostly sour smell;
- no pain with bowel movements.
Diarrhea with foam: causes
Foamy stools appear for various reasons, in which there is a violation of the digestion of food in the intestines. It could be:
- overeating;
- excessive consumption of alcohol and other beverages;
- stress situations;
- eating rough, fatty foods, as well as stale foods;
- infectious or inflammatory bowel disease;
- intolerance to any drugs or products;
- diseases of other organs of the digestive tract (hepatitis, gastritis, pancreatitis, etc.).
Frothy adult stools
Sometimes such an ailment can be the only manifestation of intestinal diseases, but more often diarrhea with foam in an adult is accompanied by symptoms indicating general intoxication:
- increased body temperature;
- nausea and vomiting;
- appearance of a rash;
- presence of mucus, foam, blood in the feces;
- stomach pain.
If these symptoms persist for more than two days, it is recommended to see a doctor. Intoxication and dehydration of the body can cause a sharp deterioration in well-being, a drop in pressure and disruption of the heart. Diarrhea with foam is especially dangerous for debilitated and elderly people.
Foamy stools in children
If a small child eats only breast milk, then the occurrence of frothy diarrhea in him is due to a reaction to the immunity of food,that my mother ate. Diarrhea with foam in a child can be from 8 to 12 times a day. Feces are often green and contain blood, foam, and mucus.
Lactose deficiency
Diarrhea with foam in an infant usually results from a conflict between fore and hind breast milk. Most often, a small child sucks out the front milk, because it is the easiest to obtain, and the hind milk remains in the breast. In this case, a large amount of lactose is difficult for the baby to digest, which leads to lactose deficiency. It appears as follows:
- deterioration of the child's well-being;
- loose frothy stools with an unpleasant sour smell;
- nausea, vomiting;
- increased body temperature.
Lactose deficiency can be congenital, and it is associated with the inability of the pancreas to produce lactose. It is revealed by the results of the analysis of feces.
It happens that the child feels fine, but at the same time he often has bloating, colic and foamy diarrhea. The baby can be active, eat with appetite and gain weight well. With lactose deficiency, it is necessary to reconsider the nutrition of the child. When formula-fed, it is best to use sour-milk or low-lactose formulas.
Celiac disease
Recently, quite often young children are diagnosed with celiac disease. With this disease, the body lacks enzymes that break down the gluten protein found in cereals.(barley, oats, wheat). In this case, the child may also develop yellow diarrhea with foam, so a special gluten-free diet is recommended.
Dysbacteriosis and allergic reaction
Such an ailment can provoke foamy diarrhea. Dysbacteriosis occurs for various reasons. For example, after taking antibiotics that upset the balance of the intestinal microflora. This pathology is very difficult to treat.
Foamy stools can also be caused by an allergic reaction if a person has consumed foods that irritate the stomach or intestines. In this case, it is recommended to contact a specialist as soon as possible, so that he determines the product that caused such a reaction.
Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract
Such diseases include ulcerative colitis, enterocolitis and ulcers. The first sign of these ailments is white frothy stools. If you do not pay attention to this, then the disease will begin to progress.
First aid for diarrhea
If a person suddenly has diarrhea, it is unlikely that he will go to the doctor with this problem. Most people usually try to cure themselves. If frothy stools pose no threat, then you can use the following recommendations:
- fat, dairy and sugary foods should be excluded from the diet;
- drink plenty of fluids to support the mineral balance in the body, in addition, water helps to remove harmful decay products;
- it is recommended to eat astringent food, such as rice water;
- you can do an enema with activated charcoalor a decoction of chamomile to cleanse the intestines of poisons.
Treatments
If an adult or child has diarrhea with foam: what to do in this case? It is best to see a doctor to avoid dehydration. In the case of the use of medical antibacterial drugs, their intake should be agreed with a specialist, especially if it concerns a child.
Thus, the treatment of foamy stools is carried out by the following drugs:
- etiotropic therapy with drugs that relieve inflammation in the intestine - cephalosporins or antibiotics;
- antidiarrheals that suppress intestinal motility: "Imodium", "Loperamide" (forbidden to take children under 12);
- adsorbents that remove toxins in 5-7 days ("Enterosgel", "Smekta", "Atoxil");
- probiotics containing live bacteria that restore intestinal microflora (Bifiform, Linex, etc.);
- enzymes that help restore digestion (Pancreatin, Festal, Panzinorm).
If the disease was caused by an allergic reaction, in this case, the irritant must be excluded from the diet. To normalize digestion, you should take antihistamines.
Features of the diet
In order for diarrhea with foam to pass as quickly as possible, treatment should be combined with diet. If you exclude certain foods from the diet, then you can do without drugs. At the first manifestations of the disease, it is recommended to abandon heavy and fatty foods,exotic fruits and dairy products. A diet based on rice boiled in water without s alt and fat is considered very effective. Rye bread is also a useful product. Of the fruits, only bananas are allowed. It is also important to maintain water balance. You should drink a lot and it is best to brew teas from linden, raspberry, chamomile, and non-carbonated mineral alkaline water is also useful.
Diet is aimed at restoring the functioning of the intestines, so it is necessary to exclude foods that irritate it. If these recommendations are followed, the stool normalizes after a while. To avoid a recurrence of the disease, you should give up spicy and unusual dishes, and return to your usual diet gradually.
Conclusion
Diarrhea is not taken seriously by many, but it is impossible not to pay attention to this ailment. Diarrhea with foam requires a mandatory examination of the body, as it can be a symptom of many serious diseases. In no case should you self-medicate, because the likelihood of complications is high. Dieting also brings good results in the treatment of loose stools.
