With the current heatwave in Northern India, many people are experiencing various symptoms, including diarrhoea. Here are a few effective remedies that can help you tackle this digestive discomfort in harsh weather conditions.
As the temperatures rise during the summer months, so do the challenges to digestive health. One common issue many face is diarrhoea, exacerbated by factors such as dehydration, heat and changes in the diet. Loose motions, especially amid hot weather conditions, can be quite uncomfortable and pose a challenge. If you’re experiencing this, let’s explore some home remedies to manage diarrhoea during a heatwave.
5 EFFECTIVE REMEDIES TO BEAT SUMMER DIARRHOEA
- Stay Hydrated: Dehydration is a common cause of diarrhoea in hot weather. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, and consider oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to replenish electrolytes lost through diarrhoea.
- Probiotic Foods: Incorporate probiotic-rich foods into your diet, such as yoghurt. Probiotics help restore the balance of good bacteria in your gut, supporting digestive health.
- Herbal Teas: Drink soothing herbal teas such as chamomile or peppermint tea. These teas have anti-inflammatory properties that can help calm the digestive system and alleviate discomfort associated with diarrhoea.
- Ginger: Ginger is well-known for its anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help reduce diarrhoea symptoms and reduce intestinal inflammation. Drink ginger tea or chew on a small piece of fresh ginger root.
- Rest And Avoid Trigger Foods: Give your digestive system time to recover by resting and avoiding foods that can aggravate diarrhoea, such as spicy, greasy, or high-fibre foods. Stick to simple, easily digestible meals until symptoms are ignored.
If diarrhoea persists for more than a couple of days, accompanied by severe symptoms like high fever, and bloody stools, or if you experience signs of dehydration (excessive thirst, dry mouth, dark urine), seek medical attention promptly.