Diarrhea Relief Done Differently
For life on the runs
DIARRHEA – WHAT CAUSES IT?
We’ve all fallen prey to an untimely bout of diarrhea – from the honeymoon trip to Costa Rica to your child’s first day of kindergarten, diarrhea affects us all. While annoying and inconvenient, many cases of diarrhea are caused by a normal reaction to an abnormal situation. Here are five diarrhea triggers to keep in mind:
BUT WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?
Parenting comes with a lot of surprises – diarrhea doesn’t need to be one of them.
WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN DIARRHEA HAPPENS?
Dr. Alan Greene is a pioneering pediatrician and Chief Pediatric Advisor for DiaResQ.
On average, kids will have diarrhea between 7 and 15 times before they finish kindergarten. It’s tough on the whole family, the baby-sitter, the preschool, and even the tee ball team.
For adults, it’s a real disruptor too. We have work to do, kids to chase and we’d prefer to enjoy our travel rather than spend it in an unfamiliar bathroom. Up to 70% of travelers, depending on the destination and season for travel will experience diarrhea.
When typical diarrhea does happen, there are a few simple steps that will help relieve the issue safely and get back to a happy and healthy gut quickly.
Here are four tips from Dr. Greene to ensure a speedy recovery:
