Diarrhea is a condition that refers to passage of loose, watery stools. It may be caused by infections, medications, or damage to the digestive tract. If too little water is absorbed from the waste as it passes through the colon can lead to diarrhea. Diarrhea is very common and usually lasts two to three days and goes away on its own.
Diarrhea Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms and signs that may be present with diarrhea include:
Abdominal cramps
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Fever
Nausea
Fecal incontinence
Cramping
Blood in your stool
Dehydration (people may be very thirsty and have a dry mouth)
Causes of Diarrhea
The following are the common causes of diarrhea include:
Medication (Blood pressure medications, cancer drugs, and antacids)
Food intolerance (such as artificial sweeteners and lactose)
Viruses (Norwalk virus, cytomegalovirus and viral hepatitis)
Bacterial infections (Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli)
Malabsorption syndromes
Liver disease
Diabetes
Intestinal surgery
Drinking too much coffee or alcohol
Food allergy
Chronic pancreatitis
Ulcerative colitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Here are some tips to get rid of diarrhea naturally and home remedies include:
1. Yogurt. A great home remedy is to eat yogurt, it is rich in probiotic agents.
2. Brown Rice. Take ½ cup of brown rice and boil it in 3 cups of water, add one banana and eat it. Brown Rice contains B vitamins that helps in controlling the various symptoms of diarrhea.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is rich in pectin, it helps in soothing the irritated stomach.
4. Chamomile Tea. Drinking more chamomile tea that has anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.
5. Ginger. Take a small piece of ginger and grate it, and then mix one teaspoon of honey to it and eat it. Ginger can prevent stomach spasms.
6. Bananas. It is an easily digestible fruit that helps control diarrhea.
7. Carrot Juice. Drinking fresh carrot juice 2-3 times one day. Carrot Juice can provide organism with vitamins and essential minerals.
8. Stay away from magnesium containing laxatives or antacids.
9. Avoid Dairy. Many people experience temporary Lactose Intolerance while they are having diarrhea.
10. Do not drink coffee or alcohol when diarrhea occurs.
