Is diarrhea contagious? Will it pass by itself?
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Is diarrhea contagious? Can you get diarrhea?
Will the diarrhea go away by itself? Or does something need to be done to make it pass?
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Reply to: Is diarrhea contagious? Will it pass by itself?
Yes, diarrhea is contagious in some cases. For example, when it is caused by a virus or bacteria that can be passed on from person to person.
The virus or bacteria can be transmitted through contact with contaminated food or water, or through contact with an infected person.
The diarrhea usually lasts a few days and is usually self-limiting.
However, severe diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which can be dangerous. If you have diarrhea it's important to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated - ideally something to replenish your body's electrolytes.
You should also see your doctor if there is blood in your stools, or if your diarrhea lasts more than 3-4 days and its intensity does not decrease.
Reply to: Is diarrhea contagious? Will it pass by itself?
Yes, diarrhea is contagious if it is caused by an infectious disease (e.g. stomach flu). It can be passed on by contact with contaminated surfaces or food, or by sharing drinking utensils or glasses with someone who has the condition. The diarrhea usually goes away on its own, especially if it's a minor infection or food poisoning.
You can help yourself with something, e.g. an electrolyte stopper or something like that.
Reply to: Is diarrhea contagious? Will it pass by itself?
If diarrhea does not pass you in 2-3 days, you need to see a doctor with it. Long-term diarrhea is very dangerous. It leads to dehydration, loss of nutrients from the body.
Reply to: Is diarrhea contagious? Will it pass by itself?
The diarrhea will clear up on its own, unless it is a symptom of a very serious medical condition and requires treatment.
However, it is worth taking advantage of the achievements of medicine and stopping diarrhea. For example, you can take an electrolyte stopper - it will stop diarrhea and provide electrolytes (which we lose when there is diarrhea).
But the taste is nasty. It was on the package to drink 5 glasses (5 sachets). I drank 2 and was fed up. But I got over it.
Reply to: Is diarrhea contagious? Will it pass by itself?
If diarrhea is caused by an infectious disease - then you may become infected with this disease and have diarrhea.
Diarrhea can also have internal, non-contagious causes, such as problems with the intestines, liver, pancreas - you won't get infected with something like that.
In conclusion, the question is what causes diarrhea.
Reply to: Is diarrhea contagious? Will it pass by itself?
Diarrhea itself is not contagious. Diarrhea is not a disease, it is a symptom of a problem.
If someone has diarrhea as a result of the stomach flu, you may catch the stomach flu and also have diarrhea.
But if someone has diarrhea because they've been eating poorly and their body is telling them to stop, you won't get it.
