Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea usually goes away on its own within a few days. Make sure you or your child drink plenty of fluids.
Diarrhoea should go away on its own within a few days. It's normal to also have stomach cramps.
It's important that you drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration. Your pee should be light yellow or clear.
As soon as you feel able to eat, go back to your normal diet.
If you have a high temperature of 38C or more, take painkillers like paracetamol.
Diarrhoea often lasts 2 to 4 days in adults and 5 to 7 days in babies or children.
Diarrhoea can be infectious.
To avoid giving it to other people, you should:
Diarrhoea can be infectious. Check with the GP before you go in. They may suggest a phone consultation.
Diarrhoea should go away on its own within a few days. It's normal to also have stomach cramps. It's important that you drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration. Your pee should be light yellow or clear.
Symptoms of diarrhoea for adults and children include: watery or loose poo, stomach cramps, feeling sick and vomiting, etc. Diarrhoea often lasts 2 to 4 days in adults and 5 to 7 days in babies or children.
Diarrhoea is usually caused by a bowel infection. Other causes can be things like a food allergy, alcohol or appendicitis. If you're taking any medicine, check the side effects. Diarrhoea might be one of them.
You can take medicines to help reduce the diarrhoea and shorten how long it lasts. But you don't have to take these and they won't cure your diarrhoea. Describe your symptoms to the pharmacist. They can recommend the best medicine for you.
You can't always prevent diarrhoea. Good food hygiene can reduce the risk of getting it. While you have diarrhoea: wash your hands well every time you've been to the toilet, clean the toilet after you've gone, etc.