Diarrhea, Diarrhoea, Dehydration - Rehydration Project - Creates and supports diarrhoea management programs that rehydrate a dehydrated child through the promotion and production of Oral Rehydration Salts [ORS].
Diarrhea: AIDS Related Conditions - Includes numerous articles and resources on AIDS-related diarrhea conditions, from The Body. Other infections and complications
Diarrhoea and Vomiting - Information and advice about diarrhoea and vomiting.
UNICEF: What Every Family and Community Has a Right to Know About Diarrhoea - The main causes of diarrhoea are poor hygiene, lack of clean drinking water, overcrowding, and the trend towards bottle-feeding rather than breastfeeding.
Harmful Effects of Medicines on the Adult Digestive System - Many medicines taken by mouth may affect the digestive system. These medicines include prescription and nonprescription or over-the-counter products.
Identify the Parasite Responsible for Diarrheal Illness - Which drug to use for treatment, if any, depends on the parasite causing the diarrhea.
Diarrhea - A look at what this is, the causes, symptoms, diarrhea in children, dehydration, when to consult a doctor, testing, treatment and preventing travelers diarrhea.
Rotavirus Diarrhea in Children - Rotavirus is one type of virus that causes diarrhea, especially in young children.
Coping with Infant Diarrhea - What are the symptoms of infant/baby diarrhea, how to cope with it, what precautions to take and how to stop the infection.
How to Treat Diarrhea - Describing the symptoms, causes, and treatment of this common malady.
Guidelines for Treatment of Dehydration - Information for parents. Why diarrhea is important and guidelines and recommendations for treatment of infants of 3 months old to children over 2 years old.
Management of Acute Diarrhea in Children - CDC - The development of oral therapy for the rehydration and maintenance of children with dehydrating diarrhea has become the worldwide mainstay of national diarrheal control programs.
Dialogue on Diarrhoea Online - Offers clear, practical advice on preventing and treating diarrhoeal diseases. Includes guidelines on diagnosis and treatment, training tips, feedback from the field.
WHO: Publications and Documents on Diarrhoeal Diseases - This page represents a list of selected links to WHO online publications and documents relating to the Control and Management of Diarrhoeal Diseases and Cholera.
RXinsider - A free diarrhea informational monograph for patient counseling.
Pediatric OnCall - A time tested home made remedy for the treatment of diarrhea.
Traveler's Diarrhea - An update on the methods of prevention and treatment including drinking and eating tips
Making Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) Safer In A Cholera Epidemic - CDC - A CDC evaluation using special vessels for disinfecting tap water with bleach and for preparing, storing, and dispensing ORS.
Safe Water System - CDC - A water quality intervention that employs simple, inexpensive and robust technologies appropriate for the developing world. The objective is to make water safe through disinfection and safe storage at the point of use.
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh - The ICDDR,B, is the birthplace of research that now forms the core of the world's knowledge of diarrhoeal diseases, and led to the development of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS).
Diarrhoeal Diseases Tutorial - This CD-ROM provides an illustrated introduction, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. Educational materials for medical and life sciences students, their teachers and other health care professionals.
Solar Disinfection of Drinking Water and Oral Rehydration Solutions - Guidelines for household application in developing countries. UNICEF report of oral rehydration as one of its main supporting techniques.
Epidemiology and Management of Diarrheal Diseases - A course for medical and health related students.
ORS: The Medical Advance of the Century - UNICEF and the use of oral rehydration salts (ORS) -- the best way of combating the dehydration caused by diarrhoea.
Effects of the El Nino on Diarrheal Diseases - A PowerPoint slide show on the effects of the El Nino phenomenon and ambient temperature on hospital admissions for diarrheal disease
Diarrhea Prevention in Bolivia Through Point-of-Use Disinfection and Safe Storage - CDC - A novel water quality intervention that consists of water disinfection, safe storage and community education.
Chronic Diarrhea Fact Sheet - Causes, Diagnosis, Risks, Treatment and Prevention - CDC - links also to Brainerd Diarrhea, Diarrheal Diseases in the Child Care Setting and CDC Yellow Book 1999-2000
Treatment Methods - Integrative Medicine and Diarrhea - including herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy and nutritional influences
When to Call the Doctor About Childhood Diarrhoea - Including conventional treatment, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, general recommendations and prevention
Food and Water Precautions and Travelers' Diarrhea Prevention - CDC - Contaminated food and drink are the major sources of stomach or intestinal illness while traveling.
Self-Care on Childhood Diarrhea - Watch out for dehydration, questions to ask and tips
Organisms that Cause Diarrhea - The bacterial causes, parasites and viral causes. Toxin producing and invading agents
Breastfeeding and Diarrhoea - Babies fed from the breast are more likely to be healthy and free from diarrhoeal diseases. Breastfeeding is safer and cheaper than any milk which can be bought.
Pediatric Oncall - Home Care for a child with diarrhea or vomiting.
Natural Healthlink - Information on homeopathic remedies that may be helpful for diarrhea.