1. You Are What You Eat
Food is one of the primary causes of diarrhea. Your digestive tract, particularly your small and large intestines, is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and solidifying the remaining waste products. When the enzymes and bacteria in your digestive tract can't break foods down completely into solid waste, your intestines push the food through your body quickly and uncomfortably, causing diarrhea. Foods that trigger diarrhea are unique for everyone, but some of the common food culprits include high-fat food, fast foods, beans and tomatoes and similar foods.
2. Calm Down
Other non-edible factors can cause diarrhea. High-stress situations or events that cause fear or nervousness can cause nervous reactions over your whole body, including your digestive tract. If you're in a high-stress environment, you're probably not eating right anyway, which adds to the likelihood of getting diarrhea. The old adage about having a "nervous stomach" could actually refer to the body's reaction to the stress and tension that cause irregularity.
3. Frequent Occurrences Could Be Serious
If your diarrhea or irregularity occurs more than once or twice a month, it could be a sign of a bigger problem. Irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease both cause frequent bouts of diarrhea and constipation. If you've tried controlling your diet, eating low-fat foods and reducing your stress level, talk to your doctor to determine whether you could have a bigger problem than an occasional bout of diarrhea.
4. Eat Right And Bulk Up
There are certain dietary steps that you can take to prevent diarrhea and prevent the chances of a recurrence. Restore the regulatory bacteria in your digestive tract by eating yogurt once a day. The acidophilus and live cultures in yogurt replenish the bacteria in your intestines that help your intestines absorb nutrients and process waste. Eat foods that are high in fiber or take a daily fiber supplement to bulk up loose stools. The simplest step is simply eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains that are good for you and help you stay regular.
5. Water, Water Everywhere
It's important to replenish your body's nutrients and stay hydrated if you have diarrhea. Diarrhea and medications used to treat it both dehydrate the body; your body is missing out on nutrients from food because your digestive tract hasn't properly processed them. Drink lots of water or beverages that contain nutrients, vitamins and electrolytes to counteract the effects of diarrhea.
