What's going on with the water
Recently, "What's going on with water" has become a hot topic on the Internet, and many people are confused about this phenomenon. This article will combine the popular discussions and medical views across the entire network for the past 10 days to analyze the possible causes, response methods and related data of this phenomenon in detail.
1. What is "pulling water stool"?
Water stool, medically known as "water-like stool" or "diarrhea", refers to an increase in the number of defecations and the feces are liquid or semi-liquid. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diarrhea can be considered as defecation more than 3 times a day and feces have a moisture content of more than 85%.
2. Analysis of common causes
| Cause Type | Specific instructions | Percentage (data discussed in the past 10 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious diarrhea | Caused by viruses (such as norovirus), bacteria (such as E. coli), or parasites | 42% |
| Food intolerance | Lactose intolerance, gluten allergies, etc. | twenty three% |
| Side effects of drugs | Antibiotics, antidiabetic drugs, etc. may cause intestinal bacterial disorders | 15% |
| Stress Response | "Irritable bowel syndrome" caused by exams, work pressure, etc. | 12% |
| Other reasons | Hyperthyroidism, inflammatory bowel disease, etc. | 8% |
3. Recent hot-spot related events
1.High incidence of foodborne diseases in summer: Many places have reported collective diarrhea incidents caused by the consumption of unclean seafood, and the number of readings on related topics exceeded 50 million.
2.Sales of "electrolyte water" skyrocketed: Data from an e-commerce platform shows that the weekly sales of electrolyte beverages increased by 210% month-on-month, and netizens called it a "diarrhea weapon."
3.Discussion on novel virus strains: Some overseas regions reported cases of norovirus infection in mutant strains, which has attracted domestic attention.
4. Coping suggestions
| Symptom degree | How to deal with it | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Mild (≤5 times a day) | Replenish electrolytes and eat easily digestible foods (such as porridge and steamed buns) | Avoid high-sugar and high-fat diets |
| Moderate (6-10 times a day) | Oral rehydration salt + montmorillonite powder and other drugs | Observe whether there is fever or bloody stool |
| Severe (>10 times a day) | Seek medical treatment immediately, and intravenous fluid replenishment if necessary | Pay special attention to dehydration symptoms in children and the elderly |
V. Preventive measures
1.Dietary hygiene: Heat the food thoroughly to avoid cross-contamination of raw and cold food.
2.Hand cleaning: Wash hands before and after meals, follow the "seven-step hand washing method" to regulate hand washing.
3.Enhance immunity: Supplement probiotics in moderation and maintain regular schedules.
4.Travel protection: Prepare antidiarrhea medicine when traveling to areas with poor sanitary conditions.
6. Danger signals that need to be vigilant
• Continuous diarrhea has not been relieved for more than 48 hours
• Pseudo-blood or black asphalt stool appears in the feces
• Accompanied with high fever (body temperature > 38.5℃) or severe abdominal pain
• Significant dehydration symptoms (reduced urine volume, depression of eye sockets)
Note: The above data is comprehensively discussed from Weibo, Zhihu, medical and health platforms, etc., and the statistics are in the past 10 days (X-X days, 2023). If the symptoms continue or worsen, please go to a regular medical institution for treatment in time.
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