What should I do if I have stomachache and diarrhea? Treatment and prevention of abdominal pain and diarrhea

Abdominal pain and diarrhea are symptoms that many people have experienced. Improper diet, cold or gastroenteritis can all cause acute abdominal pain and diarrhea. This symptom must be treated promptly, otherwise the patient will become exhausted and affect his physical health and daily life. There are many treatments for abdominal pain and bloating, and some prevention measures can also be taken. Next, I will introduce to you the treatment and prevention methods of abdominal pain and diarrhea.

1. Causes of abdominal pain and diarrhea

Diarrhea can be divided into two categories: chronic and acute. Chronic diarrhea refers to diarrhea that lasts for more than two months or recurrent diarrhea with an interval of 2 to 4 weeks. Acute diarrhea is short-lived and lasts for 2 to 3 weeks.

Diarrhea with watery stool is a type of acute diarrhea, which is common in acute gastroenteritis, food poisoning, acute intestinal infection, etc. In severe cases of acute gastroenteritis, there will be a lot of watery stools with a small amount of mucus, which may cause vomiting and loss of appetite.

2. How to treat abdominal pain and diarrhea?

After having diarrhea and passing water, the first thing you need to do is to replenish plenty of fluids to avoid water and electrolyte imbalance and dehydration. You can eat appropriate amounts of liquid foods such as rice soup, juice, yogurt, porridge, etc. You can also boil apple water to supplement potassium ions. Try to limit your intake of crude fiber during diarrhea to avoid aggravating the symptoms of diarrhea.

In order to relieve the symptoms of diarrhea, under the guidance of a doctor, you can take oral drugs such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Soft Capsules, Smecta and Omeprazole for treatment. If the condition is serious, it is recommended to see a doctor as soon as possible for active treatment. You can replenish fluids through infusion or take oral rehydration salts appropriately.

Once symptoms of diarrhea appear, patients should pay attention to their daily diet, protect their stomachs, avoid overeating, eat three meals regularly, eat a light diet, avoid high-fat and greasy foods, avoid raw and cold foods, avoid irritating foods such as strong tea, coffee, alcohol and chili peppers, try not to eat crude fiber foods and gas-producing foods, such as beans, potatoes and dairy products, to prevent aggravating diarrhea symptoms, and try to eat light, easily digestible liquid and semi-liquid foods, such as porridge, soft noodles, rice soup and fruit juice. Once your symptoms improve, you can gradually switch to a normal diet.

3. How to prevent diarrhea?

To prevent diarrhea, in addition to paying attention to your daily diet, you should also strengthen physical exercise and try to get 3 to 4 times of physical exercise for more than 30 minutes a week to increase your body's immunity.