It’s probably just an urban myth but many people say ‘bad’ things occur in threes, for example famous celebrities or film stars dying.
But in my experience this type of talk usually occurs after two relatively serious personal events when the people most affected have their confidence slightly shaken and they start to speculate: “what on earth is going to happen next?”
Of course there’s no logic involved. Mainly because there will always be a third event since once you start counting it must naturally follow the second occurrence in whatever series you choose, and there is no limit to how long you wait for the trifecta.
And given the state of the economy here and in the US, environmental issues and oil supply problems it easy to see how a list of three bad things can be compiled very quickly … at any time.
Having said all that, it still makes you wonder!
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The word that cannot be spoken
Living in the 21st century in a first world economy we like to consider ourselves pretty sophisticated these days when it comes to discussing most topics.
Certainly when we view the so-called reality shows on TV there’s not much left to the imagination … or good taste anyway.
However, there are some remaining taboos … and Diarrhoea is one of them.
When I recently visited Dr.Google, for some background material, I found an excellent website called the Better Heath Channel, a Victorian Government initiative see: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
According to Better Health the most common cause of diarrhoea is an infection of the intestines, such as gastroenteritis or food poisoning.
Viruses are responsible for most cases. The intestinal lining becomes irritated and inflamed, which hinders the absorption of water from food waste.
Generally, acute diarrhoea resolves after a day or two. Chronic diarrhoea, which lasts four weeks or more, can be caused by a range of conditions that affect the intestines including inflammatory bowel disease.
Treatment for diarrhoea depends on the cause but may include:
• Plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
• Oral rehydration drinks to replace lost salts and minerals. These drinks are available from pharmacies. An alternative is one part unsweetened pure fruit juice diluted with four parts of water.
• Intravenous replacement of fluids in severe cases.
• Medications such as antibiotics and anti-nausea drugs.
• Anti-diarrhoeal medications, but only on the advice of your doctor. If your diarrhoea is caused by infection, anti-diarrhoeal drugs may keep the infection inside your body for longer.
• Treatment for any underlying condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease.
I don’t know about you but I found the information very helpful and I didn’t have to wait in a queue to find out.
What’s more I didn’t have to even mention the unmentionable to anyone!
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