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Diarrhoea

Also indexed as:Loose Stools
While persistent or severe cases may need special care, for common diarrhoea discomfort relief just takes time and a few well-chosen remedies. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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While persistent or severe cases may need special care, for common diarrhoea discomfort relief just takes time and a few well-chosen remedies. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Refuel and rehydrate

    Replace lost fluids and replenish electrolytes by drinking sports drinks or other rehydration formulas, or eating vegetable soup

  • Try an over-the-counter remedy

  • Ask about loperamide (Imodium) and diphenoxylate (Lomotil), both of which are commonly used to control diarrhoea, and find out more about the various antibiotics used to treat symptoms caused by bacteria

  • Go with probiotics

    Try “beneficial bacteria” supplementation to help with recovery and prevent recurrences; take 500 mg of Saccharomyces boulardii one to four times a day, or 3 billion colony-forming units of probiotic bacteria one to three times a day

  • Rely on lactase

    If you think you may suffer from lactose intolerance, try a digestive enzyme–containing lactase when drinking or eating milk products

  • Make time for a check-up

    See your doctor if diarrhoea continues for more than a few days or if you experience other abdominal symptoms

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