Loose motion, also known as diarrhea, is when you poop more than normal and it’s watery or very soft. Everyone gets it sometimes and it’s super uncomfortable. You feel weak, tired, maybe pain in stomach and have to keep going toilet again and again. It can be cause by food, bacteria, virus, stress, or even change in water or weather. Good news is, there are many home remedies you can try before going to doctor. But if it lasts too long, don’t wait too much.
So here in this article we gonna talk about what cause loose motion and some simple home treatments that can help stop it and make you feel better.
What Causes Loose Motion?
There are many reasons why someone get loose motion. Some common ones are:
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Infections – bacteria or virus in food or water
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Food poisoning – from spoiled or unhygienic food
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Allergy – some people get upset stomach from milk or certain food
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Stress or anxiety – your stomach reacts to mind sometimes
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Change in diet or water – especially when travel to new place
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Too much oily or spicy food – can upset digestion
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Medications – antibiotics sometimes kill good bacteria also
Symptoms Along With Loose Motion
Loose motion can come with other symptoms like:
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Stomach pain or cramps
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Nausea or vomiting
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Weakness and tiredness
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Fever sometimes
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Bloating or gas
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Feeling dehydrated
If you lose too much water from body, it becomes dangerous. So it’s important to stay hydrated and take care.
Home Remedies for Loose Motion
If your loose motion is not very serious or with blood or high fever, you can try these remedies at home. Many of them are from grandma’s kitchen and works well.
1. ORS – Oral Rehydration Solution
Most important thing in loose motion is to not get dehydrated. ORS helps to restore lost fluids and salt from body.
How to make at home:
Take 1 liter boiled water. Add 6 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well. Sip slowly throughout day.
Can also buy ORS sachet from chemist.
2. Banana
Bananas are super good during loose motion. They are soft, easy to digest and has pectin, which helps absorb fluid in intestines.
How to use:
Eat 1-2 ripe bananas in day. You can mash with rice or eat plain.
3. Pomegranate
Pomegranate is great for stopping loose motions. It’s cooling and helps tighten stools.
What to do:
Drink fresh pomegranate juice 1-2 times a day. Or eat seeds slowly.
4. Curd (Yogurt)
Curd has probiotics which bring back good bacteria in your gut. That helps stop diarrhea faster.
How to eat:
Eat plain curd with pinch of salt or little rice. Avoid flavored or sweet curd.
5. Ginger
Ginger helps in digestion and reduces inflammation in intestines.
How to take:
Boil few slices in water and drink like tea. Or mix small ginger juice with honey.
6. Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)
Methi seeds are great to control loose motion. They absorb water and make stool firm.
How to use:
Swallow 1 tsp methi seeds with water. Or soak overnight and eat in morning.
7. Apple
Like banana, apple has pectin too. It helps bind the stools.
What to do:
Eat grated apple or apple puree. Avoid raw whole apple as hard to digest sometimes.
8. Cinnamon (Dalchini)
It has antibacterial property and helps calm digestive system.
How to use:
Add pinch of cinnamon powder in warm water and drink once or twice.
9. Rice Water (Mand)
This is very old and trusted remedy. The water left after boiling rice helps soothe tummy.
How to make:
Boil rice with extra water. Strain water and drink warm with pinch of salt.
10. Chamomile Tea
It helps relax stomach and reduce cramps. Good if motion comes with pain.
Drink 1-2 cups a day. Can also try peppermint tea if chamomile not available.
Things To Avoid During Loose Motion
Some food and drink can make things worse, so better avoid them:
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Milk and dairy (except curd)
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Spicy and oily food
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Raw vegetables and salad
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Coffee and alcohol
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Street food or outside food
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Carbonated drinks
Eat light food like khichdi, boiled potatoes, toast, bananas and curd.
When You Should See a Doctor?
Home remedies work good but sometimes it’s not enough. See doctor if:
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Loose motion lasts more than 2-3 days
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You see blood or mucus in stool
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You get very dehydrated
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Fever is high or not going
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Vomiting along with loose motion
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Very tired or dizzy feeling
Also, small kids and old people get weak fast from dehydration, so better not wait too much.
Tips To Prevent Loose Motion
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Always drink clean and safe water
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Wash hands before eating
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Avoid street food if not hygienic
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Don’t eat too much spicy or junk food
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Store food properly
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Be careful while travelling to new places (carry bottled water)
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Don’t overeat
Conclusion
Loose motion can make you feel terrible but most times it’s not serious and can be treated at home with simple remedies. ORS, banana, curd, pomegranate, ginger tea and light food can help a lot. Most important is to stay hydrated and rest.
But if it continues or gets worse, always go see a doctor. Health comes first.
Hope this article helps you understand how to treat loose motion at home in easy way.
Take care and don’t forget to drink water!