Drink plenty of oral rehydration solution
Sip water, clear soups, or diluted fruit juice
Eat bland foods such as rice, bananas, toast, applesauce, or crackers
Avoid oily, spicy, and heavy foods
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated drinks
Rest and avoid strenuous activity
Wash hands regularly to prevent spread of infection
Take zinc supplements if advised by a doctor
Use probiotics if recommended by a healthcare professional
Take antidiarrheal medicine only if prescribed or approved by a doctor
Seek medical care if diarrhea is severe, persistent, or accompanied by fever, blood in stool, dehydration, or severe abdominal pain