Diarrhea
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Treatment
There are simple things that can be done at the beginning of a diarrhea episode which may help reduce symptoms. Taking only liquids by mouth and avoiding solid food may be helpful. Over-the-counter constipating agents, such as Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, or Imodium can also be tried.Dietary fiber or supplemental fiber products can be carefully tried. Bulking agents like polycarbosil (FiberCon) or methycellulose (Citrucel) may help. Soluble fibers fermented by bacteria in the colon are unpredictable. These include prebiotics, guar gum and psyllium (Metamucil). You should check with your physician on the use of these.
