5 Essential tips for recovering from diarrhea

I have suffered prolonged stomach illness for much longer period of 3 years .These 3 years of stomach problem taught me lot about digestion process.In this period as and when I suffered diarrhea my doctor suggested me few tips to take care of my stomach.Along with medication diet changes are very helpful for stomach problem .
These home remedies really helped me to feel better and recover faster while suffering from diarrhea.Depending on each individual the essential care tips may vary,Health care providers can decide it well.

1. Eating light diet (Easy to digest food)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   While suffering from stomach illness its difficult to digest food. So eating light/easy to digest diet like rice, rice gruel,porridge,banana helps to get cured fast from diarrhea .Its better to eat light diet for 1 or 2 days after recovery as well.
   
   
2. Drink more fluids
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Diarrhea causes fluid loss from body. Drinking more water helps to maintain hydration.Taking frequent sips of water is helpful. Drink isotonic drinks /sports drinks ,
   sugar and salt with water ,oral hydrating solutions to avoid dehydration from diarrhea.
   
   
3. Avoid following foods
   
   
   Avoid eating these foods while suffering from diarrhea . Spices ,oily food,meat ,dry fruits,cheese,paneer,alcohol caffeine.They are hard on tummy and extra load on digestive system may worsen stomach problem.
   
   
4. Ginger tea
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Drink ginger tea.Grate small piece of ginger and boil it in 2 cups of water.When 1 cup of water remains strain it and add 1 tea spoon of honey in it.Drink this tea 2 to 3 times a day.
   Ginger aids digestion and helps to get rid of stomach pain.
   
   
5. Probiotics
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Yogurt is one of the best sources of probiotics "good" bacteria that keep a healthy balance in digestive system . Yoghurt also may help in treating stomach gas, diarrhea, and other digestive problems. Yoghurt with "live and active cultures" listed is helpful. Probiotics such as Lactobacillus are used while suffering from diarrhea and they are available in either pills or powder.