How to treat Diarrhoea
Firstly: Rest
The main side effect of diarrhoea is dehydration due to the loss of valuable salts and fluids. It is therefore vital that you stay rested and drink plenty of bottled water, preferrably with rehydration mixtures (speak to your pharmacist).
For all cases you should consider this advice:
- Rest - allow your body to fight back
- Drink plenty of bottled water or apple juice
- Stop all food for several hours
- Stop all diary products for 3 days
- Avoid anti-diarrhoea remedies (only use them if there are no other symptoms)
- Monitor your temperature
- Examine your diarrhoea for blood or redness
- Keep an eye on the colour of your urine. If it is darker than normal you are dehydrated and must drink immediately.
If symtoms last for more than a couple of days or are severe, contact your nearest doctor or GP.
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