Question 1

how to stop diarrhea?

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Depends: This is strictly determined by the cause of the diarrhea.  Without seeing you, obtaining a history and doing an exam of you and the stools, there is no easy way to diagnose and treat you.  See a doctor.

Question 2

what diet for diarrhea?

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BRAT for acute runs: Start with bananas, rice (white), applesauce (has pectin), tea and toast (white)- easily absorbed. Fluids, not just water.  Advance and add protein:  miso soup goes down easy; add baked, boiled chicken, fish, potato, plain pasta; advance as tolerated.Add in cooked veggies (save salad and citrus for later). Chronic? See md
probiotics, eg. S boulardii (florastor) can be helpful.  Not better see doc.

Question 3

how to remove diarrhea?

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Gentle on GI track: If you have diarrhea drink water to hydrate yourself. You can also have clear soups / broths, unsweetened juices or oral rehydration solutions. You want to be gentle with your diet so that your GI track can recover. Stay away from dairy, leafy vegetables & most fruits initially. Caffeine & alcohol should be avoided as well as any dark carbonated beverages. Although it may seem bland to you, stay &gt;.

Question 4

i have acute diarrhea ?

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Doctor can evaluate: Stomach aches plus looser stools can be from variety of causes. People usually see their doctors if symptoms are bad or if they last more than 1-2 days. When diarrhea first starts happening, an adult may benefit by stopping eating and start just drinking small amounts (3-5 ounces) of something like Pedialyte or half-strength Gatorade, each hour for half a day to decrease the amount of diarrhea.

Question 5

why is my diarrhea green?

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Because of : Rapid time through the GI  tract.

Question 6

what is atypical diarrhea?

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For instance: If you had a rainbow glitter filled poop- that would be atypical (unless you were a unicorn). However, the term probably applies to diarrhea that is caused by unusual infectious organisms that don't typically cause diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts longer than usual. It is a very nonspecific term.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/505473_3

Question 7

what causes white diarrhea?

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Liver Problems: The color of stool can help guide your doctor to determine the cause of the problem. White stool is often a result of a liver disease such as viral hepatitis which causes the bilirubin in your blood level to rise. As a result there can be less of it in the stool and the stool then becomes "discolored" or white, gray, or pale. Note that eating all white foods can cause this as well.

Question 8

what are diarrhea quick fixes?

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Brat diet: Brat diet is banana rice apple juice and toast.  As long as you dont have a fever, abdominal cramping or blood in stool.  If diarrhea lasts longer than 48 hours or is accompanied by the above sx you may need to see health care provider.

Question 9

what causes frequent diarrhea?

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Multiple causes: There are numerous possible causes for diarrhea including: bowel infection, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis ; crohn disease), irritable bowel syndrome, food poisoning, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, certain medications (antibiotics), artificial sweeteners, etc. Consulting a gastroenterologist is recommended.

Question 10

baby has vsd, is diarrhea okay?

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on medication?: If the baby is on diuretics or digoxin for congestive heart failure, diarrhea can cause problems. Let your cardiologist know.

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