What should I pay attention to if I have diarrhea?

Diarrhea is a common disease, especially in late summer and early autumn. Some people are very nervous when facing diarrhea. In fact, diarrhea is not as serious as imagined. In addition to symptomatic treatment, you just need to pay more attention to diet. Also, you should pay more attention to rest and get enough sleep.

1. Acute diarrhea

(1) Fasting during the acute phase: During the acute phase of watery diarrhea, you need to temporarily fast to allow the intestines to rest completely. If necessary, intravenous fluids should be given to prevent dehydration due to excessive water loss.

(2) Light liquid diet: For those who do not need to fast, a light liquid diet such as protein water, fruit juice, rice soup, thin noodle soup, etc., mainly salty, should be given at the beginning of the disease. Liquid foods that are prone to gas production, such as milk and sucrose, are prohibited in the early stages. Some patients are not adapted to milk, and diarrhea is often aggravated after drinking milk, so it should be used with caution.

(3) Adjust diet according to the condition: reduce the frequency of bowel movements, and after the symptoms are relieved, switch to a low-fat liquid diet, or a low-fat, low-residue, soft and easy-to-digest semi-liquid diet, such as rice porridge, lotus root powder, soft noodles, and dough sheets.

(4) Dietary choice: After the diarrhea has basically stopped, a low-fat, low-residue semi-liquid diet or soft food can be provided. Eat small meals frequently to facilitate digestion, such as noodles, porridge, steamed buns, soft rice, lean meat paste, etc. You should still appropriately limit the intake of vegetables and fruits rich in crude fiber, and then gradually transition to normal food.

(5) Vitamin supplements: Pay attention to the supplementation of vitamin B complex and vitamin C, such as fresh orange juice, fruit juice, tomato juice, vegetable soup, etc.

(6) Dietary taboos: No alcohol, fatty meat, hard vegetables and vegetables high in crude fiber, raw and cold fruits, greasy snacks and cold drinks, etc.

2. Chronic diarrhea

(1) High protein and high energy: The daily energy is 2500-3000 kal and the protein supply is 100 g per day to replenish the energy consumed by the human body due to long-term diarrhea, improve anemia and malnutrition, and restore body weight.

(2) Low fat and low dietary fiber: The daily fat intake is about 40g. Excessive fat is difficult to digest, and fatty acids can stimulate intestinal peristalsis. Low fiber content can reduce intestinal irritation.

(3) Adequate water and rich vitamins and minerals: 2,000 to 3,000 ml of water per day. Adequate amounts of vitamins should be supplied, especially vitamin B group and potassium. Beef juice, fruit juice, soybeans, spinach, etc. can be selected.

(4) Dietary taboos: For osmotic diarrhea caused by lactose intolerance, lactose should be removed from the diet or lactase should be added; for fat diarrhea caused by malabsorption, fat intake should be avoided. Avoid hard foods such as ham, sausage, bacon and spicy foods such as peppers, wine, mustard, curry, etc.

Dietary precautions for diarrhea: From the above, we know what dietary precautions should be taken for acute and chronic diarrhea. Diarrhea has a great impact on the patient's work and life, and also affects the patient's mood. Everyone must pay attention to diet and hygiene in daily life to prevent diarrhea.