Managing Diarrhea

What are some causes of Diarrhea? Diarrhea may be caused by: • Bacteria from contaminated food or water • Viruses such as the Norwalk virus • Food intolerances such as lactose intolerance • Some medicines, such as antibiotics Travelers may get diarrhea too. [...] This information is not meant to replace advice from your medical doctor or individual counseling with a registered dietitian. [...] • You may need to drink more fluids if you notice these signs of dehydration: • Being thirsty. [...] Updated: 2015-09-18 | PAGE 2 of 5 • Food rich in soluble fibre like oatmeal, barley, dried beans, peas and lentils may help with loose bowels or diarrhea because they thicken and form a gel and slow digestion. [...] Choose Foods That are Easier to Tolerate • Once the stomach cramps and diarrhea settles down, it is common practice to eat small amounts of these bland foods: • Low fibre grain products such as white rice, noodles, white bread or bagels, plain crackers or cream of wheat.