, which become soft and watery. It is often accompanied by incontinence, bloating, flatulence, cramps and abdominal tension.
It can cause inflammation of the hemorrhoids and anorectal fissures.
There are different types of diarrhea (osmotic, secretory, malabsorption, etc.), which are triggered by very different causes (irritable bowel, infections, chronic diseases, diet, emotionality, etc.).
Based on the frequency, diarrhea can be classified into recurrent, acute and chronic.
Diet always plays a very important role in the prevention, onset and therapy of this malaise.
In this article, the foods and nutrients that can promote the prevention and remission of the disorder will be treated in general.
For the first 12-24 hours, in mild forms, a liquid diet is sufficient, which ensures the body the right water supply, for a total of 1.5-2.5 liters, essentially supplied by water at room temperature (avoid alcohol, coffee and sugary drinks, including fruit juices; tea is allowed, on the other hand, as long as it is diluted or better still decaffeinated).
In pediatric patients it is recommended to use specific preparations for oral rehydration therapy, enriched with mineral salts (chlorine, sodium and potassium) and available in common pharmacies.
While it may seem like a good idea, adults should avoid resorting to saline sports drinks marketed in the supermarket.
These, in fact, are generally hyperosmolar and particularly rich in sugar, so they tend to worsen diarrhea.
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It can cause inflammation of the hemorrhoids and anorectal fissures.
There are different types of diarrhea (osmotic, secretory, malabsorption, etc.), which are triggered by very different causes (irritable bowel, infections, chronic diseases, diet, emotionality, etc.).
Based on the frequency, diarrhea can be classified into recurrent, acute and chronic.
Diet always plays a very important role in the prevention, onset and therapy of this malaise.
In this article, the foods and nutrients that can promote the prevention and remission of the disorder will be treated in general.
For the first 12-24 hours, in mild forms, a liquid diet is sufficient, which ensures the body the right water supply, for a total of 1.5-2.5 liters, essentially supplied by water at room temperature (avoid alcohol, coffee and sugary drinks, including fruit juices; tea is allowed, on the other hand, as long as it is diluted or better still decaffeinated).
In pediatric patients it is recommended to use specific preparations for oral rehydration therapy, enriched with mineral salts (chlorine, sodium and potassium) and available in common pharmacies.
While it may seem like a good idea, adults should avoid resorting to saline sports drinks marketed in the supermarket.
These, in fact, are generally hyperosmolar and particularly rich in sugar, so they tend to worsen diarrhea.
