How to Stop Vomiting and Diarrhea
Stay hydrated., Eat more fiber., Take probiotics., Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and bifidobacteria , Eat food that is gentle on your stomach., Drink tea.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Stay hydrated.
Try to drink plenty of pure water to replace the fluids you're losing.
You can also drink herbal teas (like chamomile, fenugreek, or ginger) which can help with nausea or flat or non-carbonated ginger ale.
There are several beverages you can avoid since they'll irritate your stomach and bowels, making diarrhea worse.
Avoid:
Coffee Black tea Caffeinated beverages Sodas Alcohol, which will make your dehydration worse -
Step 2: Eat more fiber.
To treat diarrhea, include foods like brown rice, barley, whole grains, or fresh vegetable juices (like carrot or celery).
The fiber from these foods can help your body absorb water and make your stools firmer which can slow down the diarrhea.Avoid eating fatty, oily or spicy foods, acidic foods (like orange juice, tomatoes, pickles), chocolate, ice cream and eggs.
For a light meal with fiber, try cooking grains in a light chicken or miso broth.
Use at least twice as much liquid as grains.
For example, cook 1/2 cup barley in 1 to 2 cups of chicken broth. , Purchase probiotic supplements and take them according to the manufacturer's or your doctor's instructions.
These can improve the balance of bacteria in your gut.
If you take probiotics while having diarrhea, they can compete with the disease-causing bacteria.Good sources or types of probiotics include:
Yogurt containing active cultures Yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii),, If you don't feel like eating much, snack on salted crackers to calm any nausea or vomiting.
When you do feel ready to eat something, choose food from the BRAT diet.
Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (whole grain) can bulk up your stool and replace lost nutrients.Avoid eating dairy which can make diarrhea worse by stimulating bowel movements.
If you're vomiting often, avoid eating any solid foods and call your doctor. , Ginger or herbal tea can calm your stomach and intestines.
Some also contain antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Always choose a ginger tea or ginger ale that contains real ginger and isn't carbonated.
Ginger is safe for pregnant women, nursing women, and children over two years of age.Consider drinking teas made from blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, bilberry, or carob.
But, avoid drinking bilberry if you're on blood thinners or have diabetes.
Try drinking chamomile (for children or adults) or fenugreek tea (for adults).
Steep one teaspoon of chamomile or fenugreek in 1 cup of hot water.
Drink 5 to 6 cups of tea a day. -
Step 3: Take probiotics.
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Step 4: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
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Step 5: Lactobacillus acidophilus
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Step 6: and bifidobacteria
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Step 7: Eat food that is gentle on your stomach.
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Step 8: Drink tea.
Detailed Guide
Try to drink plenty of pure water to replace the fluids you're losing.
You can also drink herbal teas (like chamomile, fenugreek, or ginger) which can help with nausea or flat or non-carbonated ginger ale.
There are several beverages you can avoid since they'll irritate your stomach and bowels, making diarrhea worse.
Avoid:
Coffee Black tea Caffeinated beverages Sodas Alcohol, which will make your dehydration worse
To treat diarrhea, include foods like brown rice, barley, whole grains, or fresh vegetable juices (like carrot or celery).
The fiber from these foods can help your body absorb water and make your stools firmer which can slow down the diarrhea.Avoid eating fatty, oily or spicy foods, acidic foods (like orange juice, tomatoes, pickles), chocolate, ice cream and eggs.
For a light meal with fiber, try cooking grains in a light chicken or miso broth.
Use at least twice as much liquid as grains.
For example, cook 1/2 cup barley in 1 to 2 cups of chicken broth. , Purchase probiotic supplements and take them according to the manufacturer's or your doctor's instructions.
These can improve the balance of bacteria in your gut.
If you take probiotics while having diarrhea, they can compete with the disease-causing bacteria.Good sources or types of probiotics include:
Yogurt containing active cultures Yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii),, If you don't feel like eating much, snack on salted crackers to calm any nausea or vomiting.
When you do feel ready to eat something, choose food from the BRAT diet.
Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (whole grain) can bulk up your stool and replace lost nutrients.Avoid eating dairy which can make diarrhea worse by stimulating bowel movements.
If you're vomiting often, avoid eating any solid foods and call your doctor. , Ginger or herbal tea can calm your stomach and intestines.
Some also contain antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Always choose a ginger tea or ginger ale that contains real ginger and isn't carbonated.
Ginger is safe for pregnant women, nursing women, and children over two years of age.Consider drinking teas made from blackberry leaf, raspberry leaf, bilberry, or carob.
But, avoid drinking bilberry if you're on blood thinners or have diabetes.
Try drinking chamomile (for children or adults) or fenugreek tea (for adults).
Steep one teaspoon of chamomile or fenugreek in 1 cup of hot water.
Drink 5 to 6 cups of tea a day.
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