Loose motion is one of the distressing concerns!

It's a thing that sometimes can be managed with a single antibiotic, or may last until many days in a few cases. 

But what's the ultimate solution? That's what we will be discussing in this blog further, home remedies to control loose motions.

Loose motion

Before delving into the solutions first, we need to know where the problem started. Loose motion is also known as diarrhoea which means having a loose stool during the bowel movement. Along with that, you can also experience symptoms such as pain in the belly, bloating, vomiting, nausea, fever, and urgency to pass the stool.

But what causes loose motion?

There are a variety of causes for this such as:

➤There are certain types of viruses like norovirus, enteric adenovirus, astrovirus, cytomegalovirus, and rotavirus that can cause loose bowel movements.

➤Next a few bacteria like E.coli, parasites, contaminated food, and water, are also known to cause loose motion. 

➤Antibiotics are generally used against bad bacteria but excessive usage can lead to influence on the good bacteria in the intestine creating an imbalance resulting in loose motion. Along with these anti-cancer medications, antacids with magnesium can also cause loose bowel movements in people.

➤Lastly, certain unfriendly foods in your digestive system, Crohn's disease, lactose intolerance, ulcerative colitis, and surgery with the digestive system can also be the reason for you to have loose motion. As we have got to know where the problem started it's time for us to solve the problem too with simple natural remedies.

How to stop loose motions naturally at home?

Hydration:

As discussed earlier your body might be dehydrated due to the loss of electrolytes in the form of sodium and Chloride to mitigate that you must stay hydrated. 

The first step towards hydration is water, along with that you can also have diluted fruit juices or OTC rehydration solutions prescribed by the doctor.

You can also have ginger tea, chamomile tea, and saltwater for hydration purposes. Lemon water can also be a refreshing option for people having these digestive issues.

But make sure you stay far from drinks that might irritate the digestive tract such as caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks.

BRAT Diet:

The BRAT diet is the thing that is commonly recommended to people experiencing loose motion but not recommended in the long run because it is not a part of balanced nutrition. Usually, BRAT consists of

B- Banana

R- Rice 

A- Applesauce

T- Toast

This is recommended because the foods that are mentioned contain low fiber and high Starch that can regulate solid bowel movements having nutrients such as pectin and potassium. 

Probiotics:

The next thing you can have is probiotics that can increase the good gut bacteria for creating a balance in your intestine. 

The key sources of probiotics are yogurt(can add some grated ginger and water to ease diarrhea), sweetened lassi, curd rice with ghee, dark chocolate, etc.

Talking about probiotics you can have buttermilk soaked with fenugreek seeds for a few hours which can provide relief from loose motion.

Fermented Food:

Having fermented foods in your diet can also solidify your stools acting as a solution for the issue of loose stools because they can convert carbs to organic acids due to the presence of yeast and bacteria.

You can have fermented foods such as kimchi, miso, kefir, and tempeh.

Boiled Apples:

This is the solution that most people might not be aware of, but yes having boiled apples with a touch of sprinkled salt can best help you out to bring out of this situation.

Pomegranate:

Yes, this might be surprising but having pomegranate can help you out because it has astringent properties that reduce inflammation. What you can do is you can have pomegranate quite often to get relief from loose bowel movements.

When to consult with a doctor?

With the above-mentioned home remedies you can maximum control the loose bowel movements but when the condition persists for a long time then it's time for you to visit with the doctor. 

Here are the signs to understand when to visit with doctor:

➤ If the symptoms and loose motion last for more than two days.

➤ Due to loss of electrolytes when you become severely dehydrated.

➤ Pain in the rectum or severe abdominal pain also needs doctor consultation.

➤ When you observe blood or black stools while suffering from loose motion. 

➤ Along with these when you have a fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit. 

The bottom line:

From problem to solution, everything is presented above for people experiencing the issue of loose motion. But you need to ensure that it's equally necessary for you to avoid the triggers while following the right solutions. Coming to the triggers you need to stay away from high-fat foods, pastries, processed foods, artificial sweeteners, soft drinks, etc. Along with these tips, you can also have mustard powder with hot water or rice water(after cooking) to eliminate the issue of loose stools and have a peaceful digestive system.