Diarrhoea Management Tips
There are many reasons why people get diarrhoea, from travellers’ diarrhoea and stomach bugs to IBS. Each one is different, but they can all disrupt your day.
If you suffer from frequent acute diarrhoea, you’ll be pleased to know that there are things you can do – in terms of your diet, lifestyle and wellbeing – to ease your next bout of diarrhoea and to try prevent it from happening in the first place.
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Read our tips and advice to find out more.
Trigger foods
Both what you eat and how you eat it can affect your digestive health. Find out about some common triggers that may cause diarrhoea for you.
Exercise
Regular exercise combined with a healthy diet can reduce tension and stress, increase energy levels and enhance the way our digestive systems work. Our bodies are designed to move every day, so intestinal problems can be worse when we are more sedentary.
Everyday stress
The pressures of modern life can give some people diarrhoea, so it’s important to find ways to manage stress - for yourself and for your gut.
How to help avoid diarrhoea
Whilst you can treat diarrhoea episodes as and when, it is better to manage it long term, if you can. The good news is that small changes to your diet or lifestyle can make all the difference to your digestive health and help you avoid diarrhoea in the first place.
Travellers’ diarrhoea
It’s common to catch a stomach bug on holiday. Learn how to help avoid travellers’ diarrhoea.