How is watery bowel movement treated?
The treatment of watery diarrhea depends on the cause of the symptoms. If it is a viral infection, the cause itself cannot be treated directly, but the symptoms can. For example, the lost fluid and electrolytes lost through the watery diarrhea can be replaced.
The affected person should drink about twice as much fluid, i.e. about three to four liters per day. In serious cases, infusions may also be necessary to ensure an adequate supply of fluid to the body. If a bacterial infection is responsible for the symptoms, antibiotic therapy can be used.
However, this therapy can usually only be started after the exact pathogen has been identified. If severe pain such as cramps occurs, additional painkillers can be taken to alleviate the symptoms somewhat. Antispasmodic drugs can also improve the abdominal pain somewhat.
If it is a chronic inflammatory disease, the therapy is much more extensive. Anti-inflammatory medications are usually prescribed, which are individually adapted to the patient’s symptoms. A change in diet may also be necessary.
This is especially important for the treatment of intolerances. The use of home remedies can also usually alleviate the symptoms. Some household remedies can also alleviate the symptoms of watery bowel movements.
Especially the loss of water and electrolytes is a strain on the body and can lead to severe circulatory problems. The water loss can be compensated by drinking still water or tea. Teas made from sage, chamomile, fennel, peppermint or blueberries are particularly suitable.
Drinking broth is also very well suited to compensate for the loss of water and electrolytes. As food is particularly suitable easily digestible food. This includes for example gruel or rice porridge.
This should be prepared with water. The gruel as well as the rice porridge can bind liquid in the intestine and strengthen the stool somewhat. If the food is lightly salted, it also supplies important electrolytes.
Rusks also belong to easily digestible food, which can help as a household remedy for watery bowel movements. Cola, on the other hand, is rather unsuitable for treating diarrhea. The caffeine content can additionally stimulate intestinal activity and thus intensify the symptoms.
The high sugar content of cola can also lead to additional water loss. Salt sticks are only suitable to a limited extent, as they contain salt but no other electrolytes. If abdominal cramps occur in addition to diarrhea, a hot water bottle can usually relieve the pain somewhat. The warmth can relax the abdominal muscles and the cramps cause less discomfort.
