Diarrhea Relief Methods - What You Need to Know

Diarrhea relief refers to the treatment or management methods used to alleviate symptoms of diarrhea and restore normal bowel function.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Diarrhea Relief FAQ


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How is diarrhea treated?

Research shows that the treatment for diarrhea typically requires replacing lost fluids. This means you need to drink more water or electrolyte replacement beverages, such as sports drinks. In more severe cases, you may get fluids through intravenous (IV) therapy.

Can home remedies help with diarrhea?

If you've tried lifestyle changes and home remedies for diarrhea without success, your doctor might recommend medicines or other treatments. Antibiotics or anti-parasitic medicines might help treat diarrhea caused by bacteria or parasites. If a virus is causing your diarrhea, antibiotics won't help.

Which herbal tea is best for diarrhea?

The following herbal teas may be helpful, whether hot or iced: Chamomile tea: Chamomile may help relieve upset stomach and diarrhea when combined with other herbs such as star anise, but research into this is limited. Green tea: Green tea has been shown to reduce the incidence of diarrhea in people receiving radiotherapy for cancer.

What should I do if I have diarrhoea?

do not have fruit juice or fizzy drinks – they can make diarrhoea worse Stay off school or work until you've not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days. If you have a high temperature or do not feel well enough to do your normal activities, try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people until you feel better.

What is the treatment for acute diarrhoea?

This leaflet deals with acute diarrhoea, which is common. In most cases, diarrhoea eases and goes within several days but sometimes takes longer. The main risk is lack of fluid in the body (dehydration). The main treatment is to have lots to drink, which aims to avoid dehydration. You should also eat as normally as possible.

How to treat diarrhoea and vomiting yourself?

How to treat diarrhoea and vomiting yourself. You can usually treat yourself or your child at home. The most important thing is to have plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. stay at home and get plenty of rest. drink lots of fluids, such as water and squash – take small sips if you feel sick.

What should I do if my baby has diarrhoea?

If you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding your baby and they have diarrhoea, you should try to feed them as normal. Stay at home until at least 48 hours after the last episode of diarrhoea to prevent spreading any infection to others. Medications to reduce diarrhoea, such as loperamide, are available.

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