Diarrhea occurs when the digestive system is not functioning properly, resulting in frequent loose or watery stools, three or more times a day.
The main causes of diarrhea are viral infections, bacterial infections, consumption of contaminated food and water, anxiety, food intolerances, and intestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.Diarrhea can be accompanied by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and may cause complications like diarrhea.
It usually takes two to four days for diarrhea and its accompanying symptoms to disappear completely, depending upon the intensity of the problem.
You can combat diarrhea with a variety of natural, home remedies to fight the infection as well as provide relief from the symptoms.
Here are the top 10 ways to get rid of diarrhea.
1. Yogurt
Yogurt, especially the one with live bacterial cultures such as lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium is a great home remedy for diarrhea.These live cultures help restore the ‘good’ bacteria in your intestine and destroy the ‘bad’ bacteria causing the diarrhea.
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Just two bowls of yogurt a day can produce noticeable relief. Add or eat a banana with your yogurt for added benefits.
2. Ginger
Ginger is used in the treatment of food poisoning and can also help get rid of cramps and abdominal pain.
- Grate a small piece of ginger and add one teaspoon of honey. Eat the mixture to promote the release of gastric juices and improve digestion. Avoid drinking water immediately after eating it.
- You can also drink ginger tea two to three times a day to cure diarrhea. Slice one small piece of ginger and add them to one cup of water. Boil the water for a few minutes, strain it and add some honey before drinking it. If fresh ginger is not available, you can use powdered ginger from your spice rack.
3. Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds are highly recommended for treating diarrhea due to their high mucilage content. Mucilage provides a strong antidiarrheal effect.
- Chew one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds along with one tablespoon of yogurt.
- Alternatively, combine one-half teaspoon each of roasted fenugreek seeds and cumin seeds, add two tablespoons of yogurt and mix it well. Consume this mixture three times a day for quick relief from diarrhea.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar
Another effective home cure for diarrhea is apple cider vinegar. It acts as an effective agent against bacteria that cause diarrhea.
- Add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water.
- Drink the solution once or twice a day until your diarrhea subsides.
5. Carrot Soup
Carrot soup is a high-bulk food and is believed to have antidyspeptic effects. Carrot soup is particularly good for children recuperating from diarrhea because it provides essential nutrients lost during diarrhea.
- Wash, scrape and finely chop 500g carrots.
- Pressure cook the carrots with a little more than one-half cup of water for about 15 minutes.
- Drain the liquid.
- Add a little salt to taste.
- Eat this soup fresh daily for a few days when suffering from diarrhea.
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