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Written By: Agencies | Published : January 15, 2015 1:52 PM IST
Abuja, Jan 15: Nigeria's Rivers State government Wednesday said 20 persons have been died from acute diarrhea. Sampsom Parker, the state's commissioner for health, confirmed the situation in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital, Xinhua reported.A total of about 171 cases have also been recorded following the Jan 5 outbreak of cholera in the area, the health official added.
The commissioner, who assured members of the public of government's determination to curtail the spread of the disease, said two treatment centers have been set up in two of the worst hit communities. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to serious dehydration and prove fatal if not properly treated. (Read: 5 tips to control diarrhea in children)
Here are some dietary recommendations for people suffering from diarrhea.
BRAT diet: Supplement your diet with easily digestible foods like banana, rice, apple and toast (BRAT). Bananas are good for people suffering from diarrhea because they are high in potassium and water content that help in restoring the water-mineral balance in the body caused due to dehydration.
Fruits: Fruits are the richest source of water that help your body to remain hydrated. Fruits such as cucumber, watermelon, grapes and tomatoes are low in calories and high in water content making them perfect foods to ease dehydration trouble. Read more about Suffering from diarrhea? Here are foods that you can have
Read more about Diarrhea- causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
With inputs from IANS
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