Diarrhea

Mild diarrhea may be treated simply with over-the-counter products recommended by your doctor, drinking plenty of fluids to keep your body hydrated, and monitoring what you eat during a bout of diarrhea.

Until diarrhea subsides, try to avoid milk products and foods that are greasy, high-fiber, or very sweet. These foods tend to aggravate diarrhea. As you improve, you can add soft, bland foods to your diet, including bananas, plain rice, boiled potatoes, toast, crackers, cooked carrots, and baked chicken without the skin or fat.

Lluminari experts recommend the following the “BRAT” diet to treat diarrhea:

• Bananas
• Rice (or other starchy food)
• Applesauce
• Toast

Constipation

A healthy lifestyle is the best way to avoid constipation, or resolve it quickly once it occurs. Plenty of fiber, lots of water, nutritional foods, vegetables, and regular exercise all help to keep your bowel movements regular. You can also speak with your health care professional about over-the-counter treatments such as laxatives.   

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