Drink at least 1 cup (240 mL) of water every time you have a bowel movement. If you have severe diarrhea, your doctor might recommend an electrolyte replacement drink. To make your own, combine 16 fluid ounces (470 mL) of cold water with 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of maple syrup and 1 tsp (5 g) of coarse sea salt. Add a little lemon juice to give it some zest and improve the taste. [3] X Research source
If you don’t have any appetite at all, try having at least a bite or two every 2-3 hours so you’re getting some nutrition.
Yogurt with live, active cultures of lactobacillus acidophilus can be especially beneficial to your digestive system while you’re dealing with diarrhea. Some high-protein foods can help firm up your stool. If you can tolerate them, try having some low-fat cheese, lean fish, beef, pork, or skinless poultry. [7] X Research source
Watch out for juice with added sugars, which can upset your digestive system and potentially make your symptoms worse. Go for juices that say “100% juice” on the label. You can also ask your doctor about rehydration drinks such as Pedialyte to see if they’re safe for you to drink.
It’s common for folks to have a bowl of chicken noodle soup when they aren’t feeling well—and for good reason! It’s got lean protein and broth. Plus, the fluid can help keep you hydrated.
If you find that certain foods upset your digestive system and cause diarrhea, try to avoid them.
Listeriosis is an infection caused by eating contaminated food that you can potentially pass to your baby, so it’s important that you seek medical treatment if your diarrhea doesn’t go away. If you’re having diarrhea after recent treatment with an antibiotic, you may have an infection in your bowel called Clostridium difficile. This infection can be serious and requires medical treatment, so see your doctor right away for testing. They’ll need to take a stool sample to diagnose it.
