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Diarrhea is a common digestive problem not only in children but also in adults. However, if it is not too serious, this problem can be solved at home without going to the hospital. So how to cure diarrhea in adults?
1. Why do adults get diarrhea?
Diarrhea is common in children, but is also a common problem in adults. When you have diarrhea, you will experience other symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, loose stools and have to have more bowel movements. In some cases, you may experience persistent nausea and vomiting.
Causes of diarrhea are often related to viruses, bacteria, dirty food, abuse of laxatives, disorders when absorbing nutrients, or can also be due to some diseases such as infections , diabetes, cancer,...
2. Summary of ways to treat adult diarrhea at home
2.1 Replenish water and electrolytes when having diarrhea Diarrhea not only dehydrates the body, but also loses important electrolytes and minerals, such as sodium, potassium... produce vital energy to meet the body's daily living activities. With a lack of them, the body will quickly become tired and no longer have the strength for any other remedy for diarrhea.
Therefore, the most important thing when having diarrhea is to quickly replenish lost substances. Quickly drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. In addition, to compensate for the loss of electrolytes, you can buy electrolyte drinks commonly used in gyms (available at grocery stores or convenience stores), sugar tea, soft drinks. fruit juice such as prune juice, apple juice... Keep the drink cool and drink it several times so that the body can absorb it gradually.
2.2 Yogurt helps treat diarrhea effectively and safely Yogurt is an extremely effective way to treat diarrhea for adults and children. This is explained by this food when entering the intestinal tract will produce lactic acid to help destroy a series of harmful bacteria, thereby improving the disease quickly.
Moreover, yogurt is also a source of beneficial bacteria for the intestines, helping to stimulate and regulate the digestive activity of the body. Similar to yogurt, other fermented foods such as kombucha tea, kimchi ... also have the effect of supplementing beneficial bacteria.
If you are not too fond of fermented foods, you can also replenish the source of good bacteria for your body with probiotics in pill or sachet form.
Cách chữa tiêu chảy có thể sử dụng sữa chua với lợi ích bất ngờ
2.3 Avoid certain foods when you have diarrhea To prevent diarrhea from getting worse, you need to stay away from foods like milk or dairy products like cheese, butter.. This is because milk can make bowel movements worse. In addition, avoid drinking coffee because this drink will stimulate the nervous system and make you more diarrhea.
Diarrhea is also worse if you consume sugary foods. Therefore, additional drinks during this period need to be limited in sugar.
3. Treat diarrhea at home with the BRAT . regimen
The BRAT diet is a low-fiber diet with 4 main dishes: bananas, apples, rice and toast. These foods will quickly harden the stools, thereby limiting the number of daily diarrhea.
In addition, the BRAT mode also allows other foods such as potatoes (only baked or boiled, not fried), oatmeal, chicken and chicken dishes such as chicken soup, chicken soup...
BRAT very limited fiber and this is also a group of substances to avoid when having diarrhea. Therefore, you should limit dishes from berries, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables... to not make the disease worse.
In addition to the diet, you should also limit stress, because this is a simple way to treat diarrhea for adults, but it is also quite difficult to do when adults often have to face a busy life. However, in order for the symptoms of diarrhea to subside quickly and get you back to your normal routine, you should take advantage of a few days of rest, do not work too hard and take time to relax comfortably.
Cách chữa tiêu chảy cho người lớn có thể áp dụng chế độ BRAT
4. Cure diarrhea at home with some delicious drinks
4.1 Chamomile tea helps with diarrhea This is a natural remedy for diarrhea but has an unexpected effect. According to many studies, chamomile tea has great benefits for intestinal health, improving inflammatory bowel disease and fast spasms. For diarrhea, the tannins found in chamomile tea are key.
You can enjoy chamomile tea along with mint leaves to help ease diarrhea.
4.2 Blueberry juice Blueberries have many health benefits. In this fruit contains active ingredients Anthocyanosides with antioxidant and antibacterial properties, thereby fighting diarrhea.
4.3 Orange Peel Tea Drinking orange peel tea is a quick adult home remedy for diarrhea. You just need to put the washed orange peel into the pot, then add hot water and wait for it to cool, then drink it.
Thus, with just some simple diarrhea remedies, you will quickly overcome this uncomfortable condition. However, if the diarrhea persists (more than 14 days), you need to see a doctor to get it checked, because by this time you may have a more serious health problem.
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