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What is the best treatment for diarrhea for an adult?
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Diarrhea: Assuming its acute diarrhea - i would go on a clear liquid diet for at least 24hrs - anything you can see thru you can have except alcohol. This will keep you hydrated. Then add food back slowly - starting with a brat diet bananas, rice cereal applesauce and toast. No diary products for at least several days and avoid spicy greasy foods. Immodium/kaopectate works also.
Answered 3/29/2014
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