Do you often have diarrhea, even more than 2 times a day? Generally, diarrhea will recover on its own within 2-3 days. If it is chronic diarrhea, it indicates that there is a problem with a certain area of the body or your lifestyle. Then, what is the difference between loose stools and diarrhea? Let’s understand it below.

What is the difference between diarrhea and loose stools?

Firstly, you need to understand the difference between diarrhea and loose stools. Diarrhea usually refers to more than 3 bowel movements a day with gastrointestinal discomfort and other symptoms. Loose stools refer to stools that are not formed, resembling soft mud, also known as thin stools. Unlike diarrhea, the frequency of bowel movements does not necessarily increase, or may slightly increase; bowel movements may be uncomfortable or have a sensation of not being able to finish.

What should one do if they often have diarrhea?

Stopping eating is something that many people may not know. Some people think that when diarrhea occurs, everything in the abdomen is excreted, and if you don’t eat anything, it will be difficult to keep up with nutrition?

This is not the case, because during diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract is very sensitive, and blind eating may actually worsen the condition. Therefore, it is best to eat less or not eat anything during diarrhea.

Lying in bed and resting is often ideal when suffering from diarrhea, as it can make people feel tired and lack of energy. Do not force yourself to engage in complex physical or mental activities, as allowing the body to rest can help recover faster.

When diarrhea symptoms occur, after stopping eating for a day, it is appropriate to start eating moderately. However, it is also very necessary to pay attention to diet, and it should be light in taste. It is forbidden to eat spicy, greasy, fried, and other stimulating foods. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits.

Massage can alleviate symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. If there is no medicine for diarrhea, massage can also be used to alleviate the symptoms of diarrhea. Of course, there are many different massage methods that are very effective in alleviating diarrhea symptoms.

Abdominal massage method 1: Place both palms above the abdomen, and then perform a reverse kneading exercise on the abdomen. After about 5 minutes of massaging, the effect can be seen.

2. Place both palms on the abdomen with concentration, and then perform a gentle tapping and pressing method on the abdomen for 1 minute. After that, suddenly remove both palms and repeat this operation 5-10 times, which can help alleviate diarrhea.