Which is correct diarrhea or Diarrhoea?

Which is correct diarrhea or Diarrhoea?

The word diarrhea is from the Ancient Greek διάρροια from διά dia “through” and ῥέω rheo “flow”. Diarrhea is the spelling in American English, whereas diarrhoea is the spelling in British English.

What is Diarrhoea English?

Diarrhoea is when your bowel movements become loose or watery. The definition of diarrhoea is passing loose or watery bowel movements 3 or more times in a day (or more frequently than usual). Diarrhoea occurs when the lining of the intestine is unable to absorb fluid, or it actively secretes fluid.

How do you spell Diarrhoea in Australia?

Our regular oracle on spelling matters for Australians, the Macquarie Dictionary, favours the spelling ‘diarrhoea’, though it notes ‘diarrhea’ as an alternative. (It originates from the Greek word ‘diarrhoia’, meaning “a flowing through”, though etymology is rarely a helpful guide to modern spelling or meaning.)

What does Diarrhoea look like?

Diarrhoea is passing looser or more frequent stools than is normal for you. It affects most people from time to time and is usually nothing to worry about. However, it can be distressing and unpleasant until it passes, which normally takes a few days to a week.

Are Ritz crackers OK for diarrhea?

Pectin, a water-soluble fiber, helps reduce diarrhea. Eat foods that have a lot of potassium, such as fruit juices, sports drinks, potatoes without the skin, and bananas. Potassium is often lost through diarrhea. Eat foods that are high in sodium, such as soups, broths, sports drinks, crackers, and pretzels.

Is diarrhea caused by a lack of water?

The primary complication of diarrhea is dehydration caused by the loss of large amounts of water, salt and nutrients. According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration can lead to other serious conditions such as low blood pressure, seizures, kidney failure or even death.

What does explosive poop mean?

Explosive, or severe, diarrhea causes a person to pass liquid or loose stool more frequently and forcefully than regular diarrhea. Explosive diarrhea occurs when the rectum fills with more liquid and gas than it can hold. Passing the stool is often loud, due to the escaping gas.