Good old diarrhoea; almost everyone has been plagued by this condition at least once in their lifetime.
A running stomach could present itself in a number of ways; it could be the familiar loose or watery stools due to a certain food or substance you ingested, or it could be a symptom of a gastrointestinal problem.
In such cases, it may also come with symptoms such as gas, heartburn, nausea, bloating or indigestion.
Some gastrointestinal issues could be due to feeding habits such as eating too fast or wearing too tight clothes while eating. If you would like to know more about that, you can read the article on the link below: “How to stop heartburn.”
However. If your running stomach seems to be the only visible problem, here are a few home remedies or tips you can try.
How to stop running stomach
Did you know that a running stomach could occur due to bacteria or parasites that may be in your food? However, not all running stomachs are caused by bacteria; it could also be a simple food intolerance or even a side effect of a medicine.
To stop running stomachs caused by food intolerances, you should avoid the following;
1. Spicy foods: This may not be the case for everyone, but your problem could be those extra spicy chips you had for lunch. Hot, spicy foods can upset your stomach, which could lead to either constipation or diarrhoea ( running stomach).
So go easy on the spice.
2. Dairy: You know you are lactose intolerant, yet you are drinking milk and swallowing bowls of ice cream… of course, your stomach is going to protest. You should know better.
3. Fried foods: That deep-fried chicken might taste really good, but it is full of saturated fats. Saturated fat slows down digestion, and that may not go so well with your stomach.
Apart from avoiding these foods, you could try these remedies to ease or stop a running stomach:
1. Drink lots of water: When you have a running stomach, you lose much water. Replacing that lost water helps to treat diarrhoea.
2. You could try some over-the-counterover-the-counter medicines; it is best to seek advice first before getting any. Some medicines may make your running stomach even worse.
3. Peppermint Oil: Peppermint is the first home solution most people consider when they face any gastrointestinal issue. Peppermint is known for its anti-microbial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, amongst others. It is definitely worth a try.
4. Ginger: Is there anything Ginger cannot do? It is the cure for everything. A simple cup of ginger tea with lemon or even ginger ale? It helps soothe your stomach while replenishing moisture you must have lost.
These remedies should work to cure a simple running stomach, but if your running stomach persists for days with a great deal of pain, that makes it a chronic case of diarrhoea. At that point, you must see a doctor.
These tips should help alleviate stomach aches.
Disclaimer
A medical professional did not write this article. If you are experiencing a running stomach, please seek the help of a doctor.
Source: TIME
