Treating the underlying condition may help to relieve the
diarrhea. General recommendations for treating diarrhea include:
Drink Lots of Fluids Plain water will not replace the
electrolytes lost through diarrhea. For adults and children,
look for age-specific oral rehydration solutions. Avoid fruit
juices and soda. For young children, continue with breastfeeding
or formula feeding. Ask Your Doctor What You Should Eat Doctors
differ in their approach to treating diarrhea. For example, your
doctor may recommend that you: Drink only clear fluids during
severe phases of diarrhea. Avoid certain foods, such as: very
spicy foods, fatty foods, greasy foods, high-fiber foods, dairy
products in large amounts, and caffeinated drinks. Eat certain
foods, such as: complex carbohydrates like pasta and rice,
yogurt, fruits and vegetables, and lean meats Ask your doctor
which dietary guidelines you should follow. As your diarrhea
subsides, your usual healthy foods can be reintroduced. Treat
Abdominal Pain With Heat Use a hot