Therapy
In most cases, the symptomatic treatment of slimy diarrhea is the most important. Especially in cases of infectious, viral or bacterial causes of the symptoms, the therapy should mainly consist of a sufficient fluid intake. For this purpose, a large amount of drinking (teas, juices, water) is important; eating soup can also improve the fluid balance.
If additional vomiting occurs, care should also be taken to balance the electrolytes (blood salts). The household remedies cola and salt sticks can contribute to a symptomatic therapy. Attention should also be paid to food.
In the first few days of the disease, a gentle diet is advisable. If the symptoms occur due to food intolerances, it is usually sufficient to avoid the corresponding foods. Serious illnesses such as chronic inflammatory bowel diseases often have to be treated additionally with medication that downregulates the immune system.
Prognosis and duration
The prognosis and duration of mucus diarrhea depends on the cause. Infectious diseases usually peak after a few days and are usually cured after about a week. Food intolerances on the other hand often last a lifetime.
If, however, one does without the triggering food, the symptoms disappear within a short time, they can even be avoided completely. Chronic diseases of the digestive tract, which are accompanied by slimy diarrhea, often show a relapsing-remitting course. The symptoms disappear under therapy, but the disease can flare up again after some time.
Slimy diarrhea during pregnancy
Slimy diarrhea in pregnancy is often due to the change in hormones and the associated conversion of the body. However, the symptoms can also indicate infections or other diseases of the digestive tract. If additional symptoms occur, such as blood in the stool, fever and fatigue, a doctor should be consulted.
He or she can detect potentially dangerous diseases (for the child and/or the mother) and initiate therapy at an early stage. When treating slimy diarrhoea with medication during pregnancy, the active ingredients should be selected carefully.