Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea
About Diarrhea
It is a very common health problem which may vary from mild to even life-threatening one. It is a condition cha racterized with annoying and painful loose and watery stools. It occurs usually due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract or consuming polluted / contaminated food and water.
Causes of Diarrhea
- Diarrhea leads to painful and frequent loose, watery stools resulting in dehydration and weakness in body. This happens due to taking food or water contaminated with microbes which includes bacteria, viruses, parasitic organisms etc.
- Microscopic colitis is a diarrhea affecting adults frequently who are much older during night.
- Malabsorptive and maldigestive diarrhea caused due to impaired nutrient absorption and impaired digestive function.
- Chronic infections occur due to a history of travelling a lot or consuming antibiotic.
- Drug-induced diarrhea can occur due to Laxatives as well as antibiotics.
- Endocrine disturbances may also be one of the reasons for diarrhea.
Symptoms of Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Blood or pus in the stools
- Persistent vomiting
- Dehydration
- Stomach pain
- Abdominal cramps
- Bloating
- Thirst
Prevention of Diarrhea
Nowadays in many countries diarrhea has become troublesome due to unhygienic environment, pollution and contaminated water, poor sanitation and unhealthy lifestyle. One must prevent the infection by following below:
- Always drink clean, fresh and safe drinking water.
- Practice good sanitation system which includes waste water and sewage.
- Practice good hygiene that includes hand washing with soap and disinfectant after defecation. This is to be done always after disposing of a child's stool, before preparing food , after cleaning a child who has defecated and before eating.
- Care to be taken during breastfeeding for the first 6 months.
- People to be educated and made aware about the hazards of spread of infection.
Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea by Rajamruth Vaidyashala
Rajamruth Vaidyashala brings to you the most potent, herbal remedies for ayurvedic treatment of diarrhea. Only the best quality herbs are chosen for the preparation of these herbal remedies and are made on the principles of Ayurveda. The remedies offered by Rajamruth Vaidyashala are natural, pure and vegetarian. Also, there are no chemicals, additives and preservatives which makes it free from side effects
Dietary Guidelines
- Take clear, liquids like fruit juice without added sugar.
- It's advisable to have one cup of liquid after each loose stool for replacing lost fluids.
- Always avoid drinking during meals.
- Try consuming foods and liquids with high-potassium like diluted fruit juices, potatoes without the skin and bananas.
- Also consume foods and liquids with high-sodium content like soups, sports drinks, broths and salted crackers.
- Take foods which are high in soluble fiber including banana, oatmeal and rice because they help in thickening of stools.
- Avoid food items which can make your condition worse which includes fried foods, creamy and sugary foods.
- There are a list of food items and drinks which makes the condition even worse like sugar-free gum, mints, sweet cherries, prunes, caffeinated drinks, medication fructose, fruit juices, grapes, honey, dates, nuts, figs, soft drinks, prunes lactose in dairy products, Magnesium olestra, or Olean, a fat substitute.
