Usually diarrhea is characterized by liquidy, large volume and loose stools. This kind of stool is very unusual. People suffering from diarrhea often suffer from frequent bowl movements at least more than three times a day. Some of the important symptoms of diarrhea are chills, fever, nausea/ vomiting, an urgent need to have a bowel movement, discomfort around the anus and abdominal cramping or bloating.
Sometimes diarrhea is also caused without any reason and sometimes it doesn't require any treatment also. Some of the common causes of diarrhea are -
1. Due to the use of certain medications like antibiotic
2. Some disease which affect the digestive system
3. Malignancy
4. Food intolerance
5. Infection with bacteria, parasites or viruses
6. Diseases which affect sphincter function
Some of the important natural remedies for the treatment of diarrhea are -
1. People suffering from diarrhea should avoid milk and dairy products except yoghurt.
2. The patient of diarrhea must avoid the foods like beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bread, pasta and other wheat products. Some fruits and vegetables must also be avoided like apples, prunes, peaches, pears, corn, oats, potatoes and also the processed bran. Person suffering from diarrhea must overcome the urge for ice-cream or dairy products period.
3. Person suffering from diarrhea also suffers from dehydration. So it is necessary to rehydrate yourself. You can add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to 1 quarter of water. By this glucose and electro hydrates will be replenished.
4. Take 2-3 leaves of blackberry leaves. Wash these leaves and put in a coffee cup of water. Heat in a microwave for about 3 minutes. Let it steep for 5-6 minutes and then drink it. You can also pour boiling water over the leaves and steep for 10 minutes. The natural pectin present in the leaves stops diarrhea.
5. Juice of a lemon is also very fruitful and useful for the problem of diarrhea. You can drink freshly squeezed lemon in a glass of water 3-5 times a day. These will kill off the pathogens which causes the diarrhea. Taking 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice before meal is also very effective.
6. When diarrhea is caused by unpurified water then black pepper and kelp is very effective in this case. First boil the water and allow it to cool. Then add 3 teaspoons of black pepper and 11/2 teaspoon of kelp top 2 cups of water. Repeat this process as often as you can or according to your necessity.
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