Helpful Foods When You Have Diarrhoea Symptoms
You may have eaten something that was not hygienically prepared or your stomach may be sensitive to certain foods. Diarrhoea is your body’s way of ridding itself of harmful substances and should not be suppressed in the first 24 hours.
It is best that you do not eat at all while you have diarrhoea. Instead, hydrate yourself to alleviate loss of fluids. You should not eat unless you begin to feel hungry and feel that you are ready to. This usually happens when you are on the road to recovery. Get plenty of rest if you are having diarrhoea symptoms. Diarrhoea can leave you feeling weak and nauseous.
Here are some helpful foods that you may want to consume when you are on the recovery from diarrhoea symptoms:
* Garlic, blackcurrents and banana. These have been traditional treatments. You should only eat these when the attack is just over.
* Ginger can help to prevent nausea and colicky spasms.
* Live youghurt can help restore gut flora. So eat these when you are not passing out loose stools.
* Wheatgrass can help restore Vitamin Bs especially if they are depleted while you have your diarrhoea symptoms.
You should choose foods that will go easy on your tummy right after a diarrhoea attack. Anything spicy or dairy related should be best avoided.
