ORSs are available in most drug stores. Do not try to make your own solution unless your pediatrician gives you a precise recipe. Do NOT use sports drinks, sodas, or even juice. The high sugar content in these beverages can make diarrhea worse. [2] X Research source
The main things to avoid are high sugar foods and beverages because these can make diarrhea worse. Avoid giving your child anything that has caused problems for him in the past. If you feed your child something and it seems to make his diarrhea worse, then do not offer your child that food again.
BRAT diet foods are unlikely to cause a problem unless your child has a food allergy or sensitivity to one of them. In that case, omit one of the foods or modify the food so that your child can have it. For example, if your child has a sensitivity to gluten, then give your child gluten-free bread instead of wheat bread.
You can also use popsicle forms to make frozen yogurt popsicles if you think your child will like these better.
Olive oil Butter Cheese Whole fat milk (however, you may wish to avoid dairy products if your child is having a lot of diarrhea)
Bacterial or viral infections or inflammation Antibiotic use Food sensitivities Food allergies Food “poisoning”
Your doctor may recommend strains such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus reuteri, or Saccharomyces boulardii, or possibly even a combination.
Dietary factors Infections Celiac disease Inflammatory bowel disease
Sunken-looking eyes Weight loss Infrequent urination or dry diapers Vomiting Fever over 101°F (38. 3°C) Crying without any tears Dry or sticky mouth or tongue Lethargy or excessive sleepiness Increased irritability
Bloody stools A high fever along with vomiting or diarrhea Extreme vomiting A distended, enlarged, or tender abdomen Pale skin and/or tiny red, round spots on the skin Severe or persistent pain in the abdomen, especially on the right side
