What is Dysentery
Dysentery is an intestinal disease. Severe diarrhea is the most characteristic symptom of the disease. There are two types of dysentery: bacillary and amoebic. It was first identified in 380 BC. Bacillary dysentery is a disease that causes epidemics. Amoebic dysentery, on the other hand, is an infrequent disease. The most important symptom of bacillary dysentery is diarrhea. Bacillary dysentery, caused by Shigella type microbes, spreads through direct contact, water, and food. Transmission through direct contact occurs by touching things used by the patient such as forks, knives, towels, cups, doorknobs, and faucets. Dirty drinking water also plays a role in the spread of dysentery. Contamination of food with dysentery microbes also causes dysentery to spread. Houseflies also transmit dysentery microbes to food.
Symptoms and Treatment of Dysentery
Diarrhea accompanied by headache, weakness, vomiting, chills, and fever, and abdominal pain follows. The patient goes to the toilet 10-120 times a day. There is mucus, blood, and pus in the stool. There is a coating on the tongue. In the later stages of the disease, the tongue swells. Dysentery lasts for 10-15 days. Untreated dysentery can become chronic and last for years. Treatment involves ensuring the patient rests. A lifestyle that adheres to cleanliness and hygiene rules is established. The patient is ensured to consume plenty of fluids. A suitable diet program is prepared and implemented to improve diarrhea. Treatment continues with medications effective against the dysentery bacillus.
