Treatment for diarrhea involves good hydration, drinking lots of fluids, not eating high-fiber foods and taking medicine to stop diarrhea, such as Diasec and Imosec, for medical reasons.
Generally, acute diarrhea disappears spontaneously within 2-3 days and only dehydration is necessary because dehydration caused by diarrhea can lead to decreased blood pressure and fainting, for example.
When diarrhea episodes end, it is critical to replenish the intestinal flora by taking probiotics so that the intestine works properly again. Here are some examples of Probiotics that can be indicated.
Home Treatment for Diarrhea
In home treatment for acute diarrhea it is important to:
- Drink plenty of fluids like water, coconut water, tea or natural juices, so you do not get dehydrated.
- Eat light, easily digestible foods like banana, apple or cooked pear, cooked carrots, boiled rice and boiled chicken, for example.
- Make light meals with small amounts, such as soup, soup, or puree with cooked and shredded meat.
- Avoid foods that stimulate the intestine or difficult digestion like coffee, chocolate, black tea, soft drinks with caffeine, alcoholic beverages, milk, cheeses, sauces, fried foods.
- Avoid high-fiber foods because they stimulate the intestine a lot like cabbages, peeled fruits and whole grains. Read more details of what you can eat in diarrhea.
In addition, tea may also be taken to stop diarrhea, such as guava leaf tea with chamomile, for example. To prepare the tea you should put 2 guava leaves, and 1 sachet of chamomile tea in 1 cup of boiling water and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Take still warm, without sugaring.
Treatment for Childhood Diarrhea
Treatment for childhood diarrhea is similar to adult treatment, however, to avoid dehydration, homemade whey or serum purchased from pharmacies is often used, which should be taken throughout the day.
The food should be in small quantity, several times a day, being indicated the fruits and the gelatine, that normally are well accepted by the children. Soup, chicken soup and mashed potatoes are also good choices for meals. In addition, the doctor may also indicate taking medicines like Floratil, to replenish the intestinal flora.
Learn how to make homemade whey by watching the video.
Learn more about caring for your child with Diarrhea.
Treatment for traveler's diarrhea
To treat traveler's diarrhea, which arises during or shortly after a trip, it is important to follow the same advice, avoiding eating raw salads, unflushed thin fruits, and eating easily digestible foods in small amounts throughout the day.
In addition, you should only drink potable, mineral or boiled water, remember to always wash your hands before eating and only eat well cooked food. The remedies to stop diarrhea should only be taken after 3 days of liquid stools, so that the body can eliminate the microorganism that is lodged in the intestine. It is also not recommended to eat food that holds the intestine like a very ripe banana.
When to go to the doctor
If you have diarrhea, you should see your doctor if:
- She has diarrhea and vomiting, especially in infants, children, the elderly and pregnant women;
- The diarrhea does not pass after 5 days;
- You have diarrhea with pus or blood;
- You have a fever above 38.5 ° C.
In some cases, such as bacterial diarrhea, which causes very strong symptoms it may be necessary to take some antibiotic medicine, it being important to go to the doctor to evaluate the most appropriate treatment.
