Diarrhea is a common discomfort.
Most people have a diarrhea episode once or twice a year - the diarrhea disappears in a few days.
Diarrhea is commonly referred to as gastric lavage, in which a soft, loose stool is excreted from the body, and the defecation process is more frequent than normal.
If the diarrhea does not go away after a few weeks, stomach upset is most likely a symptom of a health problem such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, infection and more.
Diarrhea is usually self-limiting, but you should be referred immediately to the emergency department of the clinic if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea lasts for several days;
- Symptoms of dehydration were detected;
- The patient has severe rectal or abdominal pain;
- Notice blood in the stool or the stool is dark in color;
- You have a high fever.
Treatment at home
In case of mild diarrhea you can conduct self-medication.
It is recommended to take some products as this food improves the symptoms of diarrhea.
Before referring on the diet, you should take into account the main thing - the first remedy for diarrhea is water, therefore, you should get an adequate dose of fluid during the day.
It is recommended to eat during diarrhea:
- Meat broth;
- Oats;
- Bananas;
- Apple puree;
- Bread;
- Boiled potatoes;
- Probiotic-enriched yogurt (yogurt and kefir irritate the digestive system in some
- people, therefore, it is not recommended for everyone);
- White rice.
Source:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320124#foods-to-eat