Question 1

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 2

can a change in diet cause diarrhea?

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Yes: Any change in diet can cause gastrointestinal problems.  If you have diarrhea suspected from dietary change - then change back and see if it gets better.

Question 3

can a change in diet give you diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Yes a change in diet can cause diarrhea.

Question 4

i have diarrhea that comes in cycles every 3 days. is something wrong? i tried dramatically switching my diet, but nothing works!

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you have no bowel movements at all during the intervening days you may actually be having constipation as well. I recommend a psyllium based fiber supplement and the probiotic align. You should also be tested for celiac disease. You should discuss this with your doctor i'd you have not already.

Question 5

have diarrhea for 2 months. no relief. fodmap diet not help. tested for crones, celiac and other things. help.

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See GI: Consider getting a colonoscopy.  By the way, did the diarrhea start after you were on an antibiotic?   If so, one must rule out pseudomembranous colitis.

Question 6

my three year old has had diarrhea for almost a month but without any other symptoms or change in diet. is this something to be concerned about? tks

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CHRONIC DIARRHEA....: Most of the diarrhea are viral origin, no blood in stool, not much cramp or fever, resolves by an week or so. If longer, your child need to have an exam, test to find out the cause. Check with the child's pediatrician. By the time, give her pedialyte for each diarrhea, some yogurt, bananna, rice, applesauce, toast, etc.

Question 7

i've had diarrhea for 6 weeks and otc medication doesn't seem to help. channged my diet but still the same. what else can i do? what is causing this?

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See your doctor.: There are many possible causes of diarrhea, most of which are self-limited and resolve on their own in a week or two. Since yours has been going to longer, I think you should see your doctor to help sort out the problem. In the meantime, try increasing the amount of fiber in your diet and drinking plenty of fluids. Good luck.

Question 8

is it normal to have diarrhea once a week? past half year, ive been starting to have diarrhea once a week, mostly saturdays; lifestyle/diet unchanged.

Accepted Answer

Weekly diarrhea : The situation you mention is not "normal."  Your lifestyle is unchanged buy your gut is.  Please see your doctor.

Question 9

i have lost 3-4 kg in 2 weeks (it fluctuates). should i be concerned? i have not changed my diet. i was sick and had diarrhea before but now i am better, though my weight is still decreasing every day?

Accepted Answer

: You are young so you should be able to gain back your weight fast if appetite is fine and you no longer have gastrointestinal symptoms. If you do not gain back some weight in the next 7 days, see your doctor then.

Question 10

what is the 'brat' diet for diarrhea ? is there one called 'brats' for diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

BRAT is an acronym..: ...For bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. It does tend to help, but is probably too restrictive. Just avoid dairy, sweets (including juices), and very fatty foods until the stools are more normal.

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