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2009-09-02

Self-Care at Home for DIARRHEA

2009-09-02 (Wed)
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Adults: Make sure you do not become dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids.
The type of drink is not as important as simply replenishing lost water. But avoid milk. It will make diarrhea worse. Diet soft drinks do not provide the calories that dehydrated people may need, so regular soda or soft drinks may be selected to replace lost water.
Try to eat. The food does not need to be bland, but try to avoid greasy or fatty foods. Infants and children should be encouraged to eat bananas, rice, applesauce diet-a combination used for decades to treat diarrhea. After the diarrhea stops, avoid alcoholic beverages and spicy foods for 2 more days.
Continue your usual activities if you are mildly ill with diarrhea but avoid strenuous exercise until you feel better because it increases the risk of dehydration.