Method 1: Respond to symptoms quickly
1. Avoid dehydration. The most common consequence of diarrhea is dehydration, and the consequence of dehydration is very serious. Make sure to drink more water, clear soup and juice every day. Even if you can only take a sip at a time, it is also important to replenish the fluid lost during diarrhea. Drinking water is good, but you should also drink clear soup, fruit juice or some sports drinks. The body also needs electrolytes such as potassium and sodium.
Some people find that apple juice can make the symptoms worse.
if you are so sick that you can't drink anything, you might as well put some crushed ice in your mouth.
if you can't swallow any liquid for more than 12 hours, diarrhea or vomiting for more than 24 hours, please seek medical advice immediately. If your body is severely dehydrated, you may need to replenish water through intravenous infusion in the hospital.
if children or babies have diarrhea, don't give them fruit juice or any carbonated drinks. If you are still breastfeeding, continue to breastfeed as usual.
2. Take over-the-counter antidiarrheal drugs. You might as well take loperamide (Imodium A-D) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol). Take the medicine as instructed. You can easily buy them in the pharmacy. Don't give these drugs to children unless you ask the doctor in advance.
Sometimes, taking these drugs makes diarrhea worse, such as diarrhea caused by bacterial infection. You can still try over-the-counter antidiarrheal drugs first, but if the situation worsens, please seek medical advice immediately so that you can receive other treatment.
3. Use painkillers with caution. You can take ibuprofen, naproxen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to help reduce fever and relieve the pain caused by stomach cramps. However, if you suffer from certain diseases or take high doses, these drugs can irritate and damage your stomach. Strictly follow the doctor's prescription or instructions. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not be used in the following situations: the doctor has prescribed another medicine for you, or you are taking another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat other diseases.
have kidney disease or liver disease.
had gastric ulcer or bleeding.
under the age of p>18. You should consult a doctor first. Ask a doctor before giving aspirin to children or teenagers. Using aspirin to treat influenza and other diseases in children and adolescents may cause Reye's syndrome, which may be fatal.
4. Have more rest. No matter what disease you are suffering from, resting quietly is most beneficial to your recovery. Get enough sleep, keep warm and rest your body. These practices help you fight infections that may cause diarrhea and let your body recover from the stress of illness.
5. If the symptoms persist or worsen, please seek medical treatment. If you have diarrhea or vomiting for more than 24 hours and can't swallow any liquid for more than 12 hours, please see a doctor to prevent dehydration. Acute pain in abdomen or rectum, black or bloody stool, fever over 39 degrees Celsius (12 degrees Fahrenheit), stiff neck or severe headache, yellow skin or white eyes, you should also seek medical treatment. If you feel very thirsty, dry mouth or skin, decreased urine volume, dark urine color, feeling weak, dizzy, tired or dizzy, it may be that your body is dehydrated.
6. See a doctor for children with dehydration. Children and babies are more prone to dehydration than adults, and the consequences are more serious. Signs of dehydration in children include less wet diapers than usual, or no need to change diapers for more than 3 hours, no tears when crying, dry mouth or tongue, fever exceeding 39 degrees Celsius (12 degrees Fahrenheit), and being particularly impatient, picky, sleepy or unresponsive. If the child has diarrhea for more than 24 hours and his stool is black or bloody, he should also be taken to a doctor.
7. In case of serious health changes, please call the emergency number immediately. If you or others have difficulty breathing, chest pain, mental confusion, extreme lethargy or inability to wake up, faint or lose consciousness, arrhythmia or rapid heartbeat, seizure, stiff neck or severe headache, extreme weakness, dizziness or dizziness, please contact the emergency rescue service immediately.
Method 2: Change diet
1. Follow a clean diet. During diarrhea, try to reduce the pressure on the digestive tract. Follow a clean diet and keep your body hydrated and electrolyte balanced without putting pressure on your stomach. Eat five or six small meals a day, or take a sip of liquid every few minutes, as far as you can afford. A clean diet includes: water. You can also drink carbonated water and flavored water.
fruit juice, mixed fruit punch and lemonade without pulp.
sparkling drinks, including soft drinks. Be sure to choose sugar-free and decaffeinated.
gelatin, such as jelly and pudding.
coffee and tea, make sure there is no caffeine and no dairy products.
filter out the residual tomato juice or vegetable juice.
sports drinks are used to supplement other liquids, but don't just drink sports drinks. They are high in sugar, so drinking them alone is not very useful.
clear soup. Don't drink cream soup.
honey and sugar, as well as hard candy such as lemon candy and mint candy.
Popsicle, make sure it contains no fruit or dairy products.
2. Slowly add solid food to your diet. The next day, you should be able to eat some semi-solid food and dry food. Remember to eat only a little. If the body can't bear it, resume a clear liquid diet and try again later. Choose light, low-fat and low-fiber foods. Try a diet consisting of bananas, rice, applesauce, toast and tea. Other good choices include biscuits, noodles and mashed potatoes.
don't eat food with a lot of seasonings. A little salt is fine, but don't eat spicy food.
3. Eat only low-fiber food. High fiber food can lead to flatulence and aggravate diarrhea. Don't eat other fresh fruits and vegetables except bananas until you get better. Whole wheat food and rice bran are also high in fiber content. But in the long run, fiber helps regulate gastrointestinal peristalsis. If you often have diarrhea, consider taking more fiber to regulate your body.
4. Don't eat high-fat and greasy food. High-fat foods can aggravate diarrhea and abdominal pain. Please don't eat red meat, butter, margarine, full-fat dairy products, fried food, processed food, prepackaged food and fast food before you recover. Eat no more than 15 grams of fat every day.
5. Stop eating dairy products. One of the causes of diarrhea and flatulence may be lactose intolerance. If you find yourself drinking milk, or having diarrhea or aggravating diarrhea after eating dairy products, you may be lactose intolerant. Whether you have this disease or not, stop eating dairy products when you have diarrhea.
6. Don't take caffeine. Caffeine can cause abdominal pain and flatulence, which may aggravate dehydration. But you can still drink some decaffeinated coffee, tea and soda. Do not drink caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, tea and some sports drinks. Don't eat foods with high caffeine content, such as chocolate.
7. Don't drink. Alcohol can make the symptoms worse. If you are taking drugs to control diarrhea symptoms, it will also affect the effect of drugs. Drinking alcohol will also increase the frequency of urination and dehydrate the body. Don't drink when you are sick.
8. Avoid fructose and artificial sweeteners. We already know that the compounds in artificial sweeteners can cause or aggravate diarrhea. Try to avoid food additives until the digestive system returns to normal. The artificial sweeteners on the market are Sunett and Sweet One
Equal, NutraSweet and Neotame
Sweet' n Low
Splenda
9. Take probiotics. Probiotics are a kind of living bacteria that help to maintain the function of digestive tract. Some yoghurts contain probiotics, and local pharmacies also sell probiotic tablets or capsules. Probiotics may be helpful for diarrhea caused by antibiotics and some viruses, because they can restore the balance of "good" bacteria in the digestive tract. Although you can't eat dairy products when you have diarrhea, plain yogurt containing probiotics is an exception.
Method 3: Symptomatic treatment
1. If the virus causes diarrhea, wait patiently for the body to get better. In most cases, diarrhea is caused by viruses, such as common flu and other viruses. This kind of diarrhea will subside in a few days. You have to wait patiently, keep your body hydrated, take more rest, and use over-the-counter antidiarrheal drugs to relieve symptoms.
2. If it is a bacterial infection, you can get prescription drugs from your doctor. If you have diarrhea after eating contaminated food or water, the culprit is usually bacteria and sometimes parasites. In this case, the doctor may prescribe you some antibiotics or other drugs to treat the infection. If diarrhea doesn't get better within 2 to 3 days, please see a doctor to confirm whether it is caused by infection. Note that the doctor will prescribe antibiotics only after it is confirmed that bacteria cause your diarrhea. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses or other causes of diarrhea. Improper use of antibiotics can cause uncomfortable side effects or aggravate digestive problems.
3. Change the medicine with the help of a doctor. In fact, antibiotics can change the bacterial balance in the intestine, which is itself a common cause of diarrhea. Anticancer drugs and antacids containing magnesium can also cause or aggravate diarrhea. If you often have diarrhea, but you don't know why, you might as well ask a doctor to check the medicine you take. They may lower the dose or change your dressing. Never stop taking medicine or changing medicine without asking the doctor. This will seriously affect health.
4. Treat chronic diseases. Some digestive tract diseases can cause chronic or recurrent diarrhea, including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome and gallbladder problems. After the gallbladder is removed, it will be the same. Cooperate with doctors to control these diseases. The doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist.
5. Reduce stress and anxiety. When some people are stressed or very anxious, their stomachs will be upset. Relaxation techniques are often used to relieve stress, and when diarrhea occurs, relaxation techniques can also be used to relieve discomfort. Try meditation or deep breathing. Practice mindfulness, walk in nature, listen to music and do any activities that can relax you.
when you have diarrhea, don't help others prepare food. Wash your hands frequently, especially after going to the toilet, to prevent the spread of infection.
drink more water containing electrolytes. During diarrhea, the body not only loses fluid, but also loses salt.
warning that a clear liquid diet can only last for a few days. If you have a disease that needs constant control, such as diabetes, ask your doctor before you can change your diet.