Wednesday 22 July 2015

Amoebiasis, Amoebic Dysentery

Known as Traveller's Diarrhoea, Amoebiasis or Amoebic dysentery may be referred to as a painful intestinal infection that results in nausea and diarrhea. Contaminated water or food and poor hygiene are responsible for this disease that affects because of parasites and bacteria. This disease is generally accompanied by abdominal pain, pus, and blood & mucous. It may continue for about at weeks.
 
Types – This disorder may be classified into two major types:
(a) Single-celled microscopic parasites that exist in the large bowl often lead to Amoebic Dysentery or Intestinal Amoebiasis.
(b) Invasive bacteria are responsible for Bacillary Dysentery.
 
Symptoms – Patients suffering from this disorder are usually seen with the following signs:
    • Stomach pain
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Watery diarrhea associated with blood or pus
    • Chills
    • Increased temperature
    • Loss of appetite and weight
    • Bleeding from the rectum
    • Flatulence
    • Cramps and bloating
    • Heavy stomach
    • Fatigue and headache
    • Dehydration
    • Sunken eyes
    • Dry Mouth
    • Poor skin tone
    • Excessive thirst
    • Restlessness
    • Irritability
    • Cough
    • Jaundice

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