Episodes – Diorrohea

Anti-diarrhoeal

• This slows your intestinal muscles down so water can be absorbed in stools. This is used as a temporary measure to stop diarrhoea (ideally should be use after 24 hours having diarrhoea) and should not be used if one has a bacterial or parasite infection as the infection will be in the body for longer.
• They should only be used when required as one can begin to rely on them and they can have serious side effects i.e toxic mega colon, CNS depression.
• CNS depression symptoms:
  • Slurred speech.
  • Poor concentration.
  • Confusion.
  • Headache.
  • Light-headedness
  • Dizziness.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Problems with movement and memory.
• They should be avoid if one has blood or pus present in their stools.