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How To Differentiate Between Diarrhoea And Dysentery?
Question: please what is the difference between diaihrra and ysentry /
Brief Answer:
Dysentery is a more severe form of diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
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You want to know the difference between diarrhea and dysentery. Dysentery is diarrhea with blood in it. It is usually caused by severe inflammation of the lower GI tract. It can be caused by infection from bacteria, viruses or parasites. IN developed countries dysentery is usually caused by bacteria and in third world countries viral illnesses and parasites make up most of the dysentery. You need to see a medical provider who can run specific tests on stool to determine the cause for the diarrhea. Then appropriate therapy can be started only after diagnosis is made.
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Dysentery is a more severe form of diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care questions
You want to know the difference between diarrhea and dysentery. Dysentery is diarrhea with blood in it. It is usually caused by severe inflammation of the lower GI tract. It can be caused by infection from bacteria, viruses or parasites. IN developed countries dysentery is usually caused by bacteria and in third world countries viral illnesses and parasites make up most of the dysentery. You need to see a medical provider who can run specific tests on stool to determine the cause for the diarrhea. Then appropriate therapy can be started only after diagnosis is made.
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