Patient's question:
In the afternoon, I ate an orange and had some diarrhea. Now my stool is a bit loose, and I haven't gone to the hospital yet. I took Floxacin, but it didn't help. What other medicine can I take, or is there any dietary advice?Doctor's answer:
Diet should be easy to digest, low in fiber, and avoid cold foods. Avoid raw garlic. The pungency of garlic affects the intestinal wall, continuously exacerbating nausea and vomiting. Jujubes, Chinese yam, chestnuts, broad beans, glutinous rice, and lotus seeds have the effect of strengthening the spleen, thickening the intestines, and stopping diarrhea. You can eat a lot of them. Apples can stop diarrhea, and they can also be eaten in large quantities after being cooked. You can eat many noodles, steamed bread, rice, and other staple foods. Pay close attention to diet: regular eating habits, small meals, soft foods as the foundation, chew slowly, avoid overeating, prevent stimulating foods, avoid smoking and drinking, drink less strong tea and coffee, and avoid spicy, hot, and rough foods during bowel movements.