Home Remedies for Loose Motion (Diarrhea) | दस्त के घरेलू उपाय

Home Remedies for Loose Motion (Diarrhea) | दस्त के घरेलू उपाय

Loose motion (diarrhea) is usually caused by viral infections, contaminated food or water, food intolerance, or certain medications. Most mild cases improve within 1–3 days with proper hydration and diet.

🥤 1. Drink Plenty of Fluids (Most Important)

• ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) is the best treatment to prevent dehydration.
• Drink small sips frequently.
• Coconut water, rice water, lemon water (with a pinch of salt), and clear soups are also helpful.

हिंदी:
बार-बार थोड़ी-थोड़ी मात्रा में ओआरएस (ORS) पिएं। नारियल पानी, चावल का मांड और साफ़ सूप भी लाभदायक हैं।

🍌 2. Eat the BRAT Diet

• Bananas (Banana)
• Rice (Plain rice)
• Applesauce (or grated apple)
• Toast (Plain bread)

Other good foods:

• Khichdi
• Curd (if not lactose intolerant)
• Boiled potato
• Oats

हिंदी:
केला, सादा चावल, खिचड़ी, उबला आलू, टोस्ट और दही (यदि सहन हो) खाएं।

🚫 3. Avoid These Foods

• Oily and spicy foods
• Milk (except curd if tolerated)
• Alcohol
• Soft drinks
• Excess tea or coffee

हिंदी:
तला-भुना, मसालेदार भोजन, शराब, कोल्ड ड्रिंक और अधिक चाय-कॉफी से बचें।

🥣 4. Homemade ORS

Mix in 1 litre of clean water:

• 6 level teaspoons sugar
• ½ level teaspoon salt

हिंदी:
1 लीटर साफ पानी में 6 चम्मच चीनी और आधा चम्मच नमक मिलाकर घोल बनाएं।

🦠 5. Maintain Hygiene

• Wash hands before eating and after using the toilet.
• Drink boiled or filtered water.
• Eat freshly cooked food.

⚠️ When to See a Doctor Immediately

Seek medical attention if:

• Blood in stool
• High fever (>38.5°C)
• Severe abdominal pain
• Persistent vomiting
• Signs of dehydration (very little urine, dizziness, extreme thirst)
• Diarrhea lasting more than 48 hours in adults
• Diarrhea in infants, elderly people, or immunocompromised patients

💊 Medical Advice

• Continue ORS throughout the illness.
• Zinc supplementation is recommended in children (10–20 mg/day for 10–14 days depending on age).
• Antibiotics should not be taken without medical advice, as many cases are viral and do not require them.

Take-Home Message

✅ Drink ORS frequently
✅ Eat light, easily digestible foods
✅ Avoid dehydration
✅ Consult a doctor if warning signs develop or symptoms persist.

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