one of the most common types of IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is diarrhea. In fact, more people are suffering from diarrhea than constipation. Experiencing this may be very uncomfortable and difficult. Imagine how stressful it can be to go back and forth the bathroom a number of times? Most of the time, diarrhea is accompanied by severe abdominal pains.
Staying close and going in and out of the bathroom is not a life that we all want to live. Diarrhea can deprived you from doing a lot of productive things. That is why it is important to know some home remedies and prevention so that you can continue on doing the things that you love to do everyday without experiencing all the hassles and discomfort brought about by the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The discomfort that you will be feeling might can be distressing especially when you are traveling or in a very important meeting.
Diarrhea is primarily caused by the food that we eat everyday. Here are some suggested foods to eat when you feel that something bad is going on in your stomach that might lead to diarrhea.
Banana is a good choice. The potassium content of bananas serves to replace the electrolytes that will be lost due to diarrhea. It is also very rich in soluble fiber that can absorb liquid in the intestines to facilitate the smooth movement of stool during defecation. White rice or mashed potatoes can also be an option since it has low-fiber content. It is better to eat rice and mashed potatoes plain because butter can be irritating to the stomach due to its fat content.
When you are already experiencing diarrhea, it is better to avoid dairy products. However, yogurt can be the only exception to this. It contains good bacteria such as lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum. These are probiotics that exist to help in creating a balance of bacteria in the digestive system. In simpler terms, these bacteria can help in having a healthy digestion process.
In most cases, when you are experiencing the troubles of diarrhea, it is better to eat processed wheat foods such as white toast and crackers. Processed wheat foods are very easy to digest. In addition, crackers are often processed with salt. Sodium is advantageous to the faster restoration of electrolyte balance in the stomach. As your stomach feels better and becomes normal again, it is important that you eat whole grain products because these are very rich in fiber. Fiber actually helps prevent people from going through diarrhea.
Make sure to drink plenty of water and liquids when you are having diarrhea. Juices from fresh fruit and vegetables are ideal. Drinking plenty of water will prevent your body from getting dehydrated. Take note that dehydration is most likely to happen during diarrhea because of the rapid loss of body liquids during constant defecation. Be very careful though with juices because this might contain artificial flavors, sweeteners, and caffeine that will aggravate the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
