When you experience vomiting and diarrhea, your body is actually trying to get rid of the root of your illness, whatever it may be. For example, vomiting is the process of removing toxins that have entered the body through food, or getting rid of viruses from your stomach. Indeed, nausea and vomiting can be caused by various things including viral infections, bacterial infections, and parasitic infections. In addition, the disorder will also appear if you eat infected food, take certain drugs, and eat certain foods that are difficult to digest. Although diarrhea usually goes away on its own, the sufferer's body is at risk of severe dehydration afterward, especially if the sufferer of diarrhea is a toddler, children, and the elderly.
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Method 1 of 3: Controlling Vomiting and Diarrhea Through Food
Step 1. Keep yourself hydrated
Drink as much water as possible to replace body fluids lost due to diarrhea. If you wish, you can also consume herbal teas such as chamomile, fenugreek, or ginger, and/or non-carbonated ginger ale to relieve nausea. Instead, avoid the following drinks to prevent diarrhea from getting worse:
- Coffee
- Black tea
- Caffeinated drinks
- Soft drink
- Alcohol can make dehydration worse
Step 2. Eat more fiber
To treat diarrhea, increase the consumption of high-fiber foods such as brown rice, barley, whole grains, or fresh vegetable juices (such as carrots or celery). The fiber contained in these foods is effective in helping the body absorb water and make the texture of the dirt solid. As a result, the development of your diarrhea will slow down. On the other hand, don't eat fatty, oily, spicy, sour-tasting foods (such as orange juice, tomatoes, pickles), chocolate, ice cream, and eggs.
Want to eat light foods but high in fiber? Try cooking whole grains in chicken stock or miso soup. Make sure the liquid portion is twice as large as the grain portion. For example, you can cook 100 grams of barley in 250 to 500 ml of chicken stock
Step 3. Take probiotics
Buy probiotic supplements at the nearest pharmacy and follow your doctor's instructions or packaging instructions when taking them. Besides being able to balance the bacteria in the stomach, consuming probiotics when diarrhea is also effective against disease-causing bacteria. Some sources of probiotics that are worth consuming are:
- Yogurt containing active bacteria or cultures
- Yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii)
Step 4. Consume Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and bifidobacteria (a type of lactic acid bacteria that lives in the large intestine of humans and animals)
Step 5. Eat stomach-friendly foods
If your appetite has decreased, at least keep eating salty snacks or biscuits to relieve nausea and vomiting. When your body is ready to eat something, try the BRAT diet. Foods such as bananas, rice, applesauce, and whole wheat toast can replace lost body nutrients and make the texture of feces solid.
- Avoid dairy products that can stimulate bowel movements and make diarrhea worse.
- If you vomit frequently, don't eat solid food and call your doctor immediately.
Step 6. Drink tea
Ginger tea or powerful herbs soothe the condition of your stomach and intestines. Some types of tea even contain antibacterial and antiviral substances that are very good for maintaining a healthy body! Make sure you always choose a ginger tea or drink that contains real ginger and is not carbonated. In fact, ginger tea is safe for consumption by women who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, as well as toddlers under the age of two.
- Try drinking a tea made from black berry, bilberry, or carob leaves. However, avoid bilberry leaves if you have thin blood or diabetes.
- Try drinking chamomile tea (for children and adults) or fenugreek tea (for adults. Brew 1 tsp. chamomile or fenugreek tea with 250 ml of hot water. For best results, drink 5-6 cups of tea daily!
Method 2 of 3: Taking Medicines and Taking Alternative Therapies
Step 1. Take diarrhea medicine
While diarrhea should be allowed to go away on its own, you can also take medication if you feel it's really necessary. Try taking an over-the-counter fiber (psyllium) or bismuth subsalicylate supplement at various pharmacies. For adults, make sure you only consume 2.5 to 30 grams of psyllium per day divided into several meals.
- Bismuth subsalicylate contains a mild antibacterial substance that can be used to treat a type of stomach and intestinal infection known as Traveler's Diarrhea (TD).
- Psyllium is safe for consumption by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Step 2. Take a ginger supplement
To overcome vomiting caused by food poisoning, gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines), and other types of minor disorders, try taking 1000-4000 mg of ginger supplements divided into four consumptions per day. For example, take 250-1000 mg of ginger supplements four times a day so that these needs are met. Ginger has been shown to be effective in treating nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including chemotherapy and early pregnancy disorders.
Research shows that ginger has been shown to be effective in treating postoperative nausea. Why is that? Apparently, the nutrients in ginger are able to suppress certain parts of the brain and receptors in the stomach that are responsible for your nausea
Step 3. Make ginger tea
Wash the fresh ginger and cut it into 5 cm lengths. After that, peel the skin until you see the pale flesh. Then, chopped or grated ginger as much as 1 tbsp.; Boil with 500 ml of boiling water. Cover the pot and simmer the water and ginger mixture again for a few minutes. Turn off the heat and brew the ginger tea for three to five minutes. Pour the tea into a glass and add a little honey if desired. To get the best benefits, drink four to six glasses of ginger tea daily.
Make sure you only use fresh ginger, not ground ginger. Most ground ginger does not contain real ginger and is very high in sugar. Remember, you should avoid artificial sweeteners so that the nausea you feel doesn't get worse
Step 4. Make herbal tea
Although further research is needed to prove the truth, some types of spices are believed to be able to cure viral or bacterial infections that cause nausea. In addition, there is nothing wrong with consuming herbal teas to make the body feel more relaxed. Who knows, after that your nausea will decrease, right? To make a herbal tea, try brewing 1 tsp. dried herbs with 250 ml of boiling water. If you are reluctant to eat bitter tea, don't hesitate to add honey and lemon to taste. Use the following spices to make a delicious and healthy cup of herbal tea:
- Peppermint
- Clove
- Cinnamon
Step 5. Use aromatherapy oils
Put a small amount of peppermint or lemon-scented essential oil on your wrists and temples. Both are often used as traditional medicine to relieve nausea! Research even shows that this type of oil can relieve nausea by relaxing or affecting the part of the brain that controls nausea in the stomach.
- Make sure you don't have sensitive skin. Therefore, always do an allergy test by dripping a small amount of oil on the inside of your wrist. If after that the area leaves a trail of redness or itchiness, it means that the skin is irritated or has allergies. Immediately change the type of oil you are using or choose another method that is safer!
- Make sure you only use essential oils as candles and other aromatherapy products will likely not contain real peppermint or lemon oil. In addition, the oil content in candles and other aromatherapy products is generally not too much.
Step 6. Practice deep breathing
Lie on your back and place a pillow under your knees and neck. After that, place both palms under the ribs area and interlock your fingers. By doing this, it will be easier for you to realize if the breathing technique you are doing is not correct. Then, take a deep, long breath through your diaphragm and expand your stomach. By breathing through your diaphragm, your body can take more air into your lungs.
Research shows that controlled deep breathing is effective in relieving nausea. There are also studies that show the benefits of deep breathing for controlling postoperative nausea
Method 3 of 3: Stopping Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children
Step 1. Keep the child's body well hydrated
In fact, young children have a higher risk of becoming dehydrated. Therefore, give as much fluid to the child while waiting for the time to visit the doctor. Since your child will likely not want to drink water, try offering other forms of fluids such as:
- Small ice cubes (if the child is no longer a toddler)
- Popsicles (if the child is no longer a toddler)
- White grape juice
- Frozen and shaved juice
- Breast milk
Step 2. Give the food a soft texture and not rich in spices
If your child is over one year old, try giving him clear chicken soup or vegetable stock. Indeed, meat broth can also be given even though it has the potential to aggravate the nausea he feels. If you want, you can also add juice that has been diluted with enough water.
Do not give foods and drinks that are high in sugar content such as soda or orange juice if you do not want to make the condition worse
Step 3. Give oral rehydration solution, also known as ORS solution
If your child continues to vomit and the diarrhea doesn't go away after a few hours, call the doctor immediately. Most likely, your doctor will recommend an ORS solution such as Pedialyte which contains minerals to stop dehydration. You can easily buy ORS liquid at various pharmacies and large supermarkets.
- For toddlers and young children, try giving 1 tsp. ORS every 1-2 minutes. If they can continue to take it without vomiting, try increasing the amount gradually. ORS solution can be fed using a spoon, dropper, or cup. For toddlers who refuse to drink from the breast or bottle, you can moisten a cotton cloth with ORS solution and put it in their mouth.
- For toddlers who are still drinking from a bottle, make sure you give them lactose-free formula, as sugar and lactose can make diarrhea worse.
- You can also give Pedialyte packaged like popsicles for children who have difficulty drinking.
Tips
- Actually, diarrhea is divided into three groups, namely osmotic diarrhea which makes the contents of the digestive tract more watery, secretory diarrhea which pushes water into the feces, and exudative diarrhea which makes the stool bleed or pus. Different conditions will produce different diarrhea, although all three are likely to be cured by the same method.
- Avoid strong smells, smoke, hot weather, and air that is too humid. All of which can trigger nausea or the urge to vomit.
- If your child is still being breastfed, continue to breastfeed him even if he has diarrhea. In fact, your milk can help hydrate and make your child feel more comfortable.
- If you vomit or have diarrhea for several days in a row (or longer than 12 hours in a toddler, child, or elderly person), call your doctor immediately.
- If recommended by a doctor, give your child a psyllium supplement. Generally, children aged 6-11 years need to take 1.25 to 15 grams of psyllium supplements daily divided into several meals.
Warning
- Young children have a higher risk of becoming dehydrated. Therefore, make sure the child's body is well hydrated while waiting for the time to consult a doctor.
- If you or your child has a fever for more than 24 hours, call the doctor immediately.
- If you have mucus or blood in your stool, call your doctor immediately.
- Do not give natural medicines to toddlers under the age of two. Do not also give natural medicines to children who are older without consulting a doctor. Always call the doctor and ask for the right medication recommendations!
- Call the doctor immediately if your child refuses to drink or urinate.
