Suffering from loose motion? Don’t forget to add these 5 foods to your plate, for speedy recovery.
Diarrhoea or loose motion is very common among all the age groups and in most cases the symptoms associated with the condition disappear within a day or two. However, unmanaged diarrhoea can lead to other health issues, including dehydration. But do we all know what causes it?
Causes of diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is a condition in which the digestive system fails to function properly. It can be caused by a bacterial infection, a virus, food intolerance (some uncooked or undercooked dishes, for instance), food allergy such as celiac disease, gluten allergy, parasites that enter the body through food or water, a reaction to medicines, an intestinal disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease and so on.
This leads to a situation in which the person suffering from the condition experiences frequent bowel movements.
What to eat
Diarrhoea can be challenging when it persists for more than a day. Therefore managing it effectively is important. While some foods can promote speedy recovery from this condition, some can also make it worse, here are 5 such foods that you must add to your diet when suffering from loose motion.
Always change your diet to bland and simple when you have loose motion. Non-oily, and non-spicy foods are easily digestible and they also help in absorbing water from the stool. Some of the foods you must eat when you have diarrhoea or loose motion are:
- Ripped bananas
- Overcooked rice
- Boiled and mashed potatoes/ boiled or steamed vegetables
- Boiled cassava
- Yoghurt
Yoghurt is a natural probiotic and can help in aiding digestive problems. Probiotics aid digestion by improving the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut.
Also, loose motion can leave your body dehydrated, make sure to increase your fluid intake.
What To Avoid
You must avoid all kinds of spicy and oily foods. Why? these foods can aggravate your digestive system, making your loose motion worse.
- Say no to spicy and oily foods
- Avoid fried foods
- Avoid too much protein intake, like eggs, chicken or red meat.
- Avoid sugary food items
- Say no to foods that are rich in fibre
