15 Early Signs of Bird Flu

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Diarrhea

Certain strains of bird flu virus may also lead to diarrhea. This is when more stools are passed during the day with a looser consistency. It usually includes other symptoms like swelling in the abdominal area, swelling, weakness, or slight fever. During the process of diarrhea, dehydration is very critical. Hence, in infants and older people, who readily dehydrate and also lose electrolytes with their feces, it is quite dangerous. Then, the treatment of bird flu with diarrhea is to maintain hydration and a light diet.

There can be several reasons behind a loose motion, and symptoms other than that should also be taken into account. In avian influenza, the viruses are responsible for non-bloody diarrhea. So, if you notice mucus and blood in feces, the cause of it may be another. The elevation of blood in the feces typically results in gastrointestinal issues, such as enteritis, which is not a sign of bird flu infection.

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