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Diarrhea Home Care
Home care for diarrhea includes:
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Avoid milk and dairy products
  • Wash your hands after bowel movements.
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  • Take nonprescription medications for diarrhea.
  • Take prescribed medicines as directed.
  • Wash the buttocks of infants after a bowel movement, in order to prevent diaper rash and spread of infection.
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Last Updated: Nov 2, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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