Sentences with phrase «persistent diarrhoea»

Roy, S. K., Tornkins, A. M., Haider, R., Akramuzzaman, S. M., Behren, R. H., and Mahalanabis, D. Impact of zinc supplementation on subsequent growth and morbidity in children presenting with persistent diarrhoea syndrome (PDS) in Bangladesh [Abstract].

Sachdev, H. P., Mittal, N. K., and Yadav, H. S. Oral zinc supplementation in persistent diarrhoea in infants.

Roy, S. K., Tomkins, A. M., Mahalanabis, D., Akramuzzaman, S. M., Haider, R., Behrens, R. H., and Fuchs, G. Impact of zinc supplementation on persistent diarrhoea in malnourished Bangladeshi children.

Bernaola Aponte G et al; Probiotics for Treating Persistent Diarrhoea in Children; Cochrane Database Syst Rev; Nov 2010; 11: CD007401

Studies from various developing countries have shown that between three and 20 per cent of episodes of acute diarrhoea become persistent, and up to one half of all diarrhoea - associated deaths occur during episodes of persistent diarrhoea.

Epidemiology Community based studies are required to define the relationship of persistent diarrhoea to age, season, infectious agents, morbidity and mortality and to define risk factors for persistence.

However a small proportion of children with severe persistent diarrhoea (high stool volume and marked weight loss) may require specialised treatment in hospital and further modified diets, like a comminuted (finely chopped) chicken diet.

Management of cases of persistent diarrhoea may be difficult due to lack of diagnostic facilities, and absence of well defined guidelines for treatment.

Persistent diarrhoea syndrome (PDS) among Bangladeshi children.

The causes of persistent diarrhoea are complicated, and relate to previous history of illness, diet, nutritional status and immune status.

Persistent diarrhoea affects nutrition because of:

Reducing the amount of lactose in the diet can reduce the severity and possibly the duration of persistent diarrhoea.

Children with persistent diarrhoea may be intolerant of animal milk because of their inability to digest lactose; this is most likely to be a problem when the child's diet consists entirely of milk from animals.

Although the benefits of continued breastfeeding in persistent diarrhoea have not been determined, it is recommended that breastfeeding be maintained during such episodes.

Persistent diarrhoea Good nutrition is especially important in cases of persistent diarrhoea (diarrhoea that lasts 14 days or more).

Proper choice of diet requires understanding the digestive capacity during persistent diarrhoea.

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Persistent diarrhoea is therefore a major cause of malnutrition and subsequent death.

Persistent diarrhoea is a syndrome in which an acute episode of diarrhoea continues for more than 14 days.

If diarrhoea lasts for more than two weeks (persistent diarrhoea) the effect upon nutritional status may be especially serious, and the chances of death increase as much as 20 times.

Prompt and effective intervention with an appropriate diet is a key factor in management of persistent diarrhoea (1).

Can the risk of persistent diarrhoea be reduced by appropriate feeding and the use of cereal - based oral rehydration solutions, rather than standard ORS, during acute diarrhoea?

Persistent diarrhoea may cause dramatic weight loss and a deficiency of key micronutrients.

Treatment Continued feeding is an essential part of the treatment of persistent diarrhoea, to counter the impact of persistent diarrhoea on nutritional status and maintain hydration.

Continued feeding is essential for treating both acute and persistent diarrhoea.

Infection — particularly frequent or persistent diarrhoea, pneumonia, measles and malaria — undermines nutritional status.

Children who experience frequent episodes of acute diarrhoea, or have persistent diarrhoea, are more likely to become undernourished than children who experience fewer or shorter episodes of diarrhoea.

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Persistent chronic diarrhoea, poor muscle tone, obesity, and lack of exercise can also contribute to impacted anal glands.