Home Remedy for Diarrhea

If you are looking for a home remedy for diarrhea, you may want to try any of the suggestions listed below. But if there is blood in your stool, if your condition is accompanied with chills or fever or if it has lasted for more than 72 hours, you should see a doctor instead of trying self diarrhea treatment. If the diarrhea is affecting your child below eight or an elderly, you should also seek medical advice.

The common symptoms of diarrhea are having 3 or more stools that are loose or watery in a day and you may also experience stomach cramps and pains, nausea and vomiting.

There are several possible causes of diarrhea. Among them are bacterial infections, food poisoning or viral infection such as the stomach flu or gastroenteritis, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, intolerance to certain foods, irritable bowel syndrome, parasites and side effects of herbal or prescription medications.

Home remedy for diarrhea No. 1 - Apple cider vinegar

One of the ways to stop diarrhea is to drink apple cider vinegar which has natural antibiotic, antiseptic and healing properties. The best type of apple cider vinegar is one which is natural, organic, raw and undistilled with the "mother." Mix a tablespoon of the vinegar to a glass of water and drink it. If you don't like the taste, add a teaspoon of honey.

Home remedy for diarrhea No. 2 - Herbal remedies

The following herbs taken alone or in combination with other herbs may help as a remedy for diarrhea.

1. Turmeric - turmeric root has medicinal and healing effect. Taking turmeric root extract may help in the treatment for diarrhea. Mix a tablespoon of turmeric powder in a glass of water and drink it. If you feel that it is unpalatable, add a teaspoon of turmeric powder to a cup of chamomile tea or peppermint tea instead.
   
   
   
2. Ginger - ginger root has analgesic, anti inflammatory, antibacterial, sedative and antipyretic properties. One of the ways to take ginger to treat diarrhea is to grate a piece of ginger root or blend it to extract the juice, add it to a cup of water and drink it. A more convenient method is to get the ginger root extract which is available in the form of powder, capsules and ginger tea.

Other herbs and spices that may help provide relief are agrimony, cinnamon, carob and slippery elm.

Home remedy for diarrhea No. 3 - Grapefruit seed extract

Another diarrhea remedy that you may want to try is grapefruit seed extract. Grapefruit seed contains antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties and the extract is available in the form of capsules, liquid extract, juice and tablets. This is especially convenient if you have traveler's diarrhea.

Home remedy for diarrhea No. 4 - Lemon water

Here' another remedy on how to treat diarrhea. Squeeze a fresh lemon into a glass of water and drink it. Drink it a few times in the day or until you feel that you have relieved the pain. To easily squeeze the juice, leave the lemon at room temperature or heat it for a short while in a microwave oven. Lemon has antiseptic properties and may help fight against bacteria and other harmful organisms.

Home remedy for diarrhea No. 5 - Yogurt containing lactobacillus acidophilus

If you suffer from traveler's diarrhea or your condition is caused by the use of antibiotic, eating yogurt that contains lactobacillus acidophilus may help in the treatment of diarrhea. Lactobacillus acidophilus is also available in the form of capsules, liquid and pearls. Some studies claimed that this probiotic may also help in the prevention of diarrhea.

While you are having diarrhea, try to go on a diarrhea diet, take a rest and relax. Here is a list of some suggested foods and drinks that may help, other self care treatment for diarrhea and also what you should avoid.

Drink coconut water

When you have diarrhea, you will lose a lot of liquid and electrolytes and you need to replace them. Drinking coconut water is recommended because the young and green coconut water not only contains liquid but also the primary electrolytes namely calcium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus and sodium. Plain water lacks electrolytes and most sports drinks, though they contain electrolytes, don't have all five of them.

Foods to eat and avoid

Avoid fried, sweet and solid foods, foods that contain fiber, coffee, alcohol and milk or milk products. Eat only lukewarm broth or soup. Taking a bowl of skinless chicken broth or carrot soup with only a little salt added is a wise choice. Once your condition has subsided, you may add bananas, brown bread or brown rice, soda crackers and yogurt that contain lactobacillus acidophilus.

Use a heating pad

If stomach cramps accompany the diarrhea, place a heating pad on your belly to provide pain relief.

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