The problem of more frequent stools is always taken by surprise and can seriously spoil plans for the day. Therefore, the question of how to treat diarrhea in adults at home quickly and effectively continues to be relevant, despite the abundance of drugs offered by modern pharmaceuticals.
The secrets of traditional medicine will help to solve the problem.
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Symptoms of Diarrhea
The concept, which in medicine is called the beautiful word "diarrhea", is popularly known as "diarrhea". It is unlikely that there will be at least one person in the world who would not encounter this ailment and would not try to eliminate it on their own.
In practice, treating adult diarrhea often becomes a problem. Because even the best of the advertised drugs are not able to eliminate diarrhea as quickly as we would like. What for an ordinary working person means a lost working day, a collapse of plans and unpleasant explanations with management.
And from the point of view of doctors, diarrhea is also a process that threatens the health of the body with serious consequences.
Take therapeutic measures immediately if the following symptoms appear:
- stool becomes frequent and loose;
- defecation process is accompanied by abdominal pain - growing aching or sharp;
- fat stains are observed in feces;
- the appearance of mucus or blood in the feces;
- fever with increased stool;
- vomiting, nausea, rumbling in the abdomen;
- general weakness, drowsiness, and discomfort;
- dry tongue, increased thirst, decreased urine volume are signals of dehydration.
If these symptoms are observed for several days, we are talking about acute diarrhea.
Preservation of signs of malaise for more than two weeks indicates the transition of the disease into a chronic form and requires emergency medical attention.
Types of diarrhea and causes
Diarrhea itself is not a disease, it is rather a defensive reaction of the body to the invasion of pathogens - viruses or bacteria. Diarrhea often occurs after eating unwashed fruits and vegetables or untreated water. Also, malaise may be the result of individual intolerance to any substances.
Depending on the causes of diarrhea, the following types of pathology are classified:
- infectious - the result of damage to the body by toxic infections, viruses or pathogenic microorganisms, for example, dysentery;
- alimentary - a consequence of an allergic reaction of the body to a product-irritant;
- dyspeptic - occurs with improper digestion of products by the gastrointestinal tract. The main causes of dysfunction are pathology of the liver glands, insufficient production of gastric secretions, the production of negative enzymes by the small intestine;
- medication - appears after the use of certain types of drugs;
- toxic - a consequence of poisoning with mercury or arsenic;
- neurogenic - develops against a background of strong emotional experiences.
In addition, stool fluid can be caused by accelerated intestinal motility, impaired absorption of fluids, increased mucus formation.
In addition to the unpleasant sensations caused by diarrhea, the prolonged development of malaise is fraught with the loss of a large amount of fluid, valuable nutrients and salts by the body.
Proper treatment at home:
There are certain rules of conduct for diarrhea that you need to adhere to, regardless of what the result of the disease was loose stools.
First of all, you should limit your food intake. In the first hours, it is better to refuse food altogether, and afterwards take care of dietary nutrition.
Diet food
The principles on which the diet for diarrhea is built are based on reducing the load on the intestines, eliminating mechanical and chemical irritants, as well as products that cause fermentation or enhance the production of bile.
Nutrition should be gentle, but energetic. It is imperative to take enough fluids to make up for the loss of the body.
It is allowed to eat: boiled carrots, zucchini and potatoes, as well as mousse, jelly, jelly and light cereals on the water. Of the drinks, juices, compotes, herbal teas or water are preferred.
Medications
Sorbents - drugs that can remove toxic substances from the intestines, as well as viruses and bacteria, will help reduce the unpleasant manifestations of diarrhea.
The most effective sorbents are considered as:
- smecta - a bag should be dissolved in water and taken every 3 hours;
- activated carbon - take one tablet per kg of weight;
- Imodium - an antidiarrheal agent that slows peristalsis, reduces the frequency of urge to defecate;
- linex is a probiotic drug that helps restore intestinal microflora.
Taking antibacterial drugs for diarrhea without the recommendation of doctors is not recommended, because in order to eliminate the cause of the malaise, it is necessary to establish a diagnosis and find out what symptom of the disease was an increase in stool.
Traditional medicine for diarrhea
In the initial stage of diarrhea, it is not necessary to use medications - the use of drugs recommended by traditional medicine provides an equally effective result.
The most common way to eliminate diarrhea at home is a decoction of pomegranate peels. To prepare the broth, the pomegranate peel is finely chopped and boiled in boiling water. Two tablespoons of chopped peel are taken in a glass of water.The resulting broth must be drunk in two divided doses.
Dried shells from chicken stomachs are also considered an effective remedy for diarrhea, because they contain special enzymes that eliminate malaise. Before use, the film must be thinned. At one time - a teaspoon of the resulting powder. You can drink it with water.
Folk remedies for diarrhea are relevant only with a mild form of diarrhea.
Herbal fees
Infusions or decoctions of herbs can quickly and reliably relieve unpleasant symptoms of diarrhea:
- Chamomile tea is an effective and palatable remedy for diarrhea. A teaspoon of grass is brewed with a glass of boiling water, filtered and taken throughout the day;
- dried blueberries - berries are poured with cold boiled water and insisted for 8 hours. Take a few sips during the day;
- two tablespoons of dill seeds and a spoonful of wormwood are poured with hot boiled water and insisted. Take before each meal;
- mint is brewed and taken as regular tea;
- several berries of hawthorn insist in hot boiled water. Take a tablespoon three times a day;
- chop the rosehip root, pour 0.5 liters of water and boil. Accepted during the day. The roots can be used to prepare the broth repeatedly;
- a tablespoon of St. John's wort is brewed with a glass of boiling water. After an hour of insisting, you can take half a glass before meals.
What is not recommended for diarrhea
To stop diarrhea, you should limit the intake of products that irritate the intestinal mucosa or enhance the excretion of fluids. Such products include caffeinated drinks - coffee, chocolate, energy drinks, carbonated drinks, fried, fatty, smoked and spicy dishes, hard-boiled eggs, sour berries, rich baked goods, milk and cream, cabbage, cucumbers, beets, canned food, strong broths .
Emotional shaking of a sick person is unacceptable - for recovery he needs rest and rest.
Disease prevention
To avoid the recurrence of diarrhea, you need to remember about preventive measures:
- you can drink only boiled or purified from impurities;
- Before eating, you should always wash your hands with soap;
- the use of heat-treated food reduces the likelihood of a relapse of the disease;
- skipping meals is not recommended. Meals should be regular and complete.
If self-treatment of diarrhea has not brought results within a few days, you should immediately consult a doctor, undergo an examination and a course of necessary therapeutic procedures.
