What foods are good to eat when you have diarrhea?
Recently, the topic of dietary management of diarrhea (commonly known as "stomach") has become a hot topic on the Internet, and many netizens frequently ask for relevant advice on social platforms, health forums and search engines. This article combines hot discussions and medical expert advice in the past 10 days to compile a scientific and practical dietary guide to help relieve diarrhea symptoms and promote intestinal recovery.
1. Data statistics on popular diarrhea-related topics across the Internet (last 10 days)

| Platform | Hot search keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) |
|---|---|---|
| #diarrhoeadiet taboo# | 12.3 | |
| Douyin | "Anti-Diarrhea Recipe" | 8.7 |
| little red book | "What to eat during diarrhea" | 5.2 |
| Baidu search | "Can I drink milk if I have diarrhea?" | Average daily search volume: 15,000 |
2. Recommended food list (eating in stages)
| stage | Recommended food | Principle of action |
|---|---|---|
| Acute phase (watery stool) | Rice soup, lotus root starch, apple puree | Low fiber, easy to absorb, reducing intestinal irritation |
| Remission period (less frequent bowel movements) | White porridge, noodles, steamed potatoes | Replenish carbohydrates and restore energy |
| Recovery period (symptoms lessen) | Bananas, cooked carrots, low-fat yogurt | Supplement potassium and probiotics to repair the intestines |
3. Foods that need to be strictly avoided
According to the recent live broadcast by nutritionists from tertiary hospitals:
4. Effective dietary therapies proven by netizens
| Recipe | Preparation method | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt rice porridge | Fry the rice until brown and then cook the porridge | ★★★★☆ |
| apple water | Peel the apples, boil them in water and add a little salt | ★★★☆☆ |
| Yam and millet soup | Boil yam and millet in 1:2 ratio | ★★★★★ |
5. Precautions reminded by professional doctors
1.Prioritize rehydration:Supplement 100-200ml oral rehydration salts (ORS) every hour. Preventing dehydration is more important than eating.
2.Eat smaller meals more frequently:Eat once every 2-3 hours, with a single food intake not exceeding 200ml.
3.Be wary of special circumstances:If you have bloody stools, persistent high fever, or does not relieve it for more than 48 hours, you need to seek medical attention immediately.
4.Drug combination:Antidiarrheal drugs such as montmorillonite powder should be taken 2 hours apart from food.
6. Clarification of recent popular science misunderstandings
1."You should fast when you have diarrhea.": Error. Prolonged fasting can lead to delayed intestinal mucosal repair (Source: Peking Union Medical College Hospital official account).
2."Drink sports drinks to replenish electrolytes": Some products contain too much sugar and may aggravate diarrhea.
3."Eating garlic kills bacteria": Raw garlic is highly irritating and may aggravate symptoms.
Note: The statistical period of this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023. The content is compiled from the National Health Commission's "Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Adults" and online public discussion information. Please follow your doctor's advice for individual circumstances.
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