Treating diarrhea in children

Diarrhea is a quite noticeable increase in the fluidity, frequency and volume of bowel movements.

It can be accompanied by cramping, fever, nausea, thirst and vomiting. Diarrhea is a common symptom that usually signifies a mild and temporary condition however, chronic diarrhea requires medical attention. Diarrhea is also a concern if a person must maintain constant medication levels in the bloodstream such as levels of lithium, anti-seizure drugs or diabetes medications.

Diarrhea can be caused by a number of disorders or reasons. The most common is food poisoning which is when various microorganisms attack the digestive system. Disorders that can cause diarrhea include AIDS, food allergy or intolerance, gallbladder or pancreatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Some other factors that can cause or contribute to diarrhea include bowel surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment, consumption of too much vitamin C, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, withdrawal from addictive drugs, some forms of cancer and also the use of laxatives that contain magnesium, phosphate or sulfate.

In some cases diarrhea may accompany fecal incontinence in which the individual cannot control bowel movements. This can result from dementia, damage to the nerves that serve the rectum, spinal injuries, stroke or surgery.

Beneficial herbs to use are as follows:

Agrimony is to be used in the form of a loose tea prepared by steeping 1 teaspoons in 1 cup of water.

You should take 1 cup two to three times a day. Agrimony tans cells lining the intestine to prevent fluid from entering the intestine.

Bilberry is to be used in the form of a tea bag prepared with 1 cup of water. You should sip on one to two cups throughout the day, frequent small doses work best. Bilberry tans cells lining the intestine.

Chen-pi is to be used in the form of a loose tea prepared by steeping 1 teaspoon in 1 cup of cold water.

You should take 1 cup three times a day before meals or eating whole fruit including the peel such as finely dicing and eat 1 bitter orange a day. Chen-pi relaxes smooth muscles lining the digestive tract. Chen-pin is also known as bitter orange.

Epimedium is to be used under the direction of the dispensing herbalist. Epimedium relieves incontinence by encouraging tissue growth in the sphincter muscles.

Fenugreek is to be used in the form of a tea. You should use as directed on the label. Fenugreek lubricates the

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