Eating too much salt can cause bloating.
Some of the most common causes of bloating and diarrhea include gastrointestinal illnesses caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites. A person may also have bloating and diarrhea because they have a long-term illness, such as irritable bowel syndrome or Chrohn’s disease. In some cases, a person may even suffer from these symptoms because they are lactose intolerant; you ate a food that was found to be irritating to your digestive system; or took medications that caused abdominal gas and loose stools.
Drinking water can help with swelling.
One of the most common causes of bloating and diarrhea is an acute gastrointestinal illness. An acute illness is short-lived, so a person with an acute gastrointestinal illness may be bloated and have loose stools for only a few days. However, it is also possible for an acute gastrointestinal illness to last for a few weeks. This type of illness can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria, or parasites and is often called a stomach bug.
Bananas can help increase stool bulk in people with diarrhea.
Sometimes the cause of bloating and diarrhea is a long-term condition, often called chronic. One type of chronic illness that a person can develop is called irritable bowel syndrome. It is characterized by abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea and gas. Crohn’s disease can cause not only bloating and diarrhea, but also bloody stools, mouth sores, and intestinal ulcers.
Yogurt with live cultures can rebuild intestinal flora after diarrhea.
A person may also develop bloating and diarrhea because they are lactose intolerant or take a medication that causes diarrhea and gas. If a person is lactose intolerant, he cannot digest lactose, which is a type of natural sugar found in dairy products. When you consume dairy, you may develop diarrhea, bloating, and nausea. Also, some medications have diarrhea and bloating as a side effect.
Oak bark supplements can be used to treat diarrhea.
In the case of acute diarrhea, a person may need to let it run its course, as taking medication to stop it can allow the virus, bacteria, or parasite that caused it to build up in the body. However, chronic gastrointestinal conditions are often treated with prescription medications and dietary changes. People with lactose intolerance can take supplements to help them digest dairy products or consume special dairy products that do not contain lactose.
