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Diarrhea is a common illness very often affecting people of all ages. Initially diarrhea is an acute illness, but it might transmute into a chronic condition. Diarrhea means defecation of more than 200 grams per day and appears when fluids are not absorbed by the colon because food passes through too quickly or in too-large amounts. The main causes for diarrhea are: food intolerance, bacterial infection or intestinal diseases. In children, rotavirus causes diarrhea; among adults Norwalk is the main culprit responsible for diarrhea.

Diarrhea treatment should never begin immediately upon the onset of symptoms. Diarrhea is a natural way for your body to rid itself of toxins. Suppressing toxins, especially those caused by food poisoning, can lead to serious complications. The very young and old are at high risk for developing dehydration. Treatment therefore, should begin within 2-4 hours for those in this age bracket. If diarrhea is thought to be caused by prescription or non-prescription medications, discontinue their use immediately and contact your doctor. Diarrhea caused by food energy will subside within 4-6 hours.

Diarrhea is most commonly caused by viral infections, parasites or bacterial toxins. In sanitary living conditions where there is ample food and a supply of clean water, an otherwise healthy patient usually recovers from viral infections in a few days. However, for ill or malnourished individuals diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration and can become life-threatening without treatment.

Eliminate dairy, eggs and wheat from your diet. These foods are high in allergens and can cause diarrhea even in people who have been eating them their whole lives. Switch to rice milk or soy milk. Watch labels for wheat, including wheat gluten. After the intestine has recovered, slowly reintroduce the foods into your diet.

Fortunately, for most people, diarrhea is caused by an infection with a virus (known as viral gastroenteritis or the stomach flu) or bacteria. In a number of these cases of diarrhea, the cure is time. This is because people with healthy immune systems are able to effectively fight on an infection. Over 1 to 10 days, most of these bouts of diarrhea improve. Furthermore, most do not require any medical treatment, except for staying well hydrated.

Take a ripe banana and mash it properly. Add 1 tsp of tamarind pulp and a pinch of salt to it. Consume this mixture two times in a day.  

Diarrhea treatment can be achieved by using Pomegranate. Pomegranate has shown to be very effective in treating diarrhea because of its astringent properties. If a patient becomes weak due to diarrhea, he or she should by given 50ml of Pomegranate juice to drink. This will help to control the diarrhea.

Another cure which my acupuncturist told me is hard to believe but very effective. Put some salt in your belly button, cover it with a few strips of ginger (no, I’m not kidding!) and heat the area with a cigarette. This stimulates the spleen which will regulate everything else.

Warm the yogurt slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds, or over a small flame in a suitable container for two minutes. Add the turmeric and salt and stir. Drink it up. You can have upto three cups a day for not so severe diarreah. Very severe diarreah needs a doctor's attention as it can lead to dehydration very fast, especially in children and older people.