How To Stop Diarrhea After Drinking Alcohol?

Stop drinking alcohol

Drink water or an oral rehydration solution

Eat bland foods such as bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, crackers, or plain potatoes

Avoid greasy, spicy, or high-fiber foods

Avoid caffeine and more alcohol

Rest and let your stomach settle

Take small sips of fluids if you feel nauseated

Consider an over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine if appropriate for you

Avoid anti-diarrheal medicine if you have fever, bloody stool, or severe abdominal pain

Seek medical help if diarrhea is severe, lasts more than 2 days, or you have signs of dehydration

Seek urgent care if you have blood in stool, black stool, severe pain, fainting, or confusion

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