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food to have during loose motion - #15256

Janvi

I am feeling really unwell lately. I’ve been having some serious loose motion for the past two days, and it’s driving me nuts! At first, I thought it was just something I ate, but now, it feels like it won’t go away. I’ve been drinking a lot of water, but I’m terrified of getting dehydrated. While I was trying to figure out what food to have during loose motion, I came across a few suggestions like bananas, rice, and applesauce but wasn’t sure if they were really gonna help me out. Also, I read somewhere that yogurt can be good too, but with all the research, I still feel lost. It’s like, what food to have during loose motion should I actually focus on? I tried boiled potatoes and toast this morning, but ugh, I didn’t feel any better! Honestly, I don’t know if I should eat anything at all or just stick to fluids. Anyone experienced this and found a effective food to have during loose motion? Like, what really helps? Any other tips or ideas would be super appreciated because I just want to feel normal again!

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When you’re dealing with loose motions, you’re right to focus on food and fluids combined to help stabilize your symptoms. The dietary approach often recommended is called the BRAT diet, which you’ve partly already encountered: Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast. These foods are low in fiber, easy on the stomach, and can help bind stools. You’ve heard about yogurt—this can be beneficial too, as the probiotics in yogurt might help restore a healthy balance of gut bacteria. Just make sure it’s plain, unsweetened yogurt to avoid any added sugars that might worsen diarrhea. It’s usually a good choice alongside the BRAT diet. Adding boiled potatoes and plain crackers are also pretty safe bets as they’re bland and fairly unlikely to irritate your digestive system. While you’re consuming all these, keep hydrating actively with oral rehydration solutions or clear broths to keep electrolyte levels balanced. This is critical as dehydration can escalate quickly with persistent diarrhea. Aim for small frequent sips rather than large gulps to prevent nausea. If symptoms persist beyond a couple of days or you experience severe symptoms like a high fever, bloody stools, or significant abdominal pain, seek medical help promptly. These could be indicators of a more serious condition that needs professional medical evaluation. While waiting for improvement, it’s also wise to avoid dairy (beyond small amounts of yogurt), spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol until your stools have normalized. Keeping a simple and controlled diet focused on consistency and ease on the digestive system should hopefully help bring things back to baseline. Rest is equally important to aid recovery. If you’re looking for more variation, clear soups or even some boiled carrots might add some nutrition without adding distress. Stick with gentle options till you’re fully back to normal and take gradual steps in reintroducing your usual diet.

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