What foods help prevent diarrhea?

Question

Hello, I have had direah since October 26, 2005. I take anti-dirarrhea pills in the morning and it helps for the rest of the day, but every morning it is the same thing until noon to 2:00PM. Does anyone know of any foods to eat to help prevent diarrhea or foods that I should stay away from? Thank-you. Sincerely SAM

Answer 1

Wow, sounds like you have a serious problem! And the doctors just gave you pills?

Well, the local colonic therapist told me that bananas will stop diarrhea. (It has the opposite effect on me, it helps me get my bowels moving if I'm constipated.) You might give it a try.

Answer 2

You may have a medical problem, like colitis, or irritable bowel syndrome. Have you been to a doctor about it? Stay away from dairy, and anything with acid in it, like coffee, pop, and citrus fruits. Try eating only bananas, dry toast, plain rice, and apple sauce for 48 hours and see if it stops. It's called the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast).

Answer 3

When my boys were little and had diarrhea, I remember the doctor recommending "BRAT". Bananas, Rice And Toast.
The bananas are good for replacing the electrolytes that your body looses and the rice and toast are easy on your digestive system and tend to "firm" things up! Good luck.

Answer 4

Apples!! They are really good for you. They help prevent diarrhea and constipation. I don't know how, but it's true. Too many foods like broccoli and cauliflower could give you diarrhea, but you have to eat a lot of it. Good luck!

Answer 5

I used to have diarrhea on a regular bases it was very embarrassing and alot of times it stopped me from going out.I started to take 2 vitamin supplements that have helped me a lot
they are
Alfalfa- cleans the body of any toxins
EZ-Gest-Helps with bowel conditions such as diarrhea,inflammatory bowel disease ,IBS,Etc.

since taking these products I now have my life back

Answer 6

You should avoid fatty/high protein foods. Stick with simple carbs, foods with less fiber until you become normal again. Apple juice also helps. If it prolongs, you should see a doctor, maybe you have some infection, and not jsut diet alone.

Answer 7

bananas for 1

Answer 8

if you have had diarrhea for that long, you need to seek help immediately
that is not normal
there could be something really wrong
go to a Dr

Answer 9

try dry toast ,or even try a table spoon of dry corn flower

Answer 10

bananas help. and you should see a doctor very soon