Overview

An acute disease characterized by diarrhea containing blood or mucus, due to any of a number of microbial infections [Wiki-Dysentery].

Please see conventional, complementary, and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complementary, and Alternative treatments that may be considered include:

Signs and Symptoms

  • Acute onset.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Tenesmus (rectal spasm and false urge to stool).
  • Diarrhea containing blood and/or mucus.
  • Fever.

Etiology

Numerous pathogens are possible, including:

References