4 in 10 Australian adults surveyed suffered from diarrhoea in the last 12 months preceding the survey
The most common cause of acute or sudden diarrhoea is infection of the digestive system. Gut infections (gastroenteritis) can involve viruses, bacteria or parasites. There are other causes of short-term diarrhoea that are not infectious like changes in diet, food intolerances, stress and side effects from certain medications.
Whatever the cause of diarrhoea, you want to relieve the symptoms so that you can get back to your day with as little interruption as possible.
When to see your doctor
Symptoms of acute gastro can develop quickly but usually resolve in a couple of days. Diarrhoea that persists for longer than 4 weeks can indicate an underlying medical condition so it is important to speak to a healthcare professional for medical advice.
It’s very important to rehydrate if you have diarrhoea. If you find it difficult to keep liquids down, or if your diarrhoea persists, see a healthcare professional. Dehydration can quickly become an issue especially with young children so don’t hesitate to seek medical advice.
If you find it difficult to keep liquids down, or if your diarrhoea persists, see a healthcare professional. Dehydration can quickly become an issue especially with young children so don’t hesitate to seek medical advice.
Should I eat when I have diarrhoea?
Some people think that they should avoid solid food when they have diarrhoea, but this is not always necessary. If you want to eat, it is best to avoid large, fatty, spicy or heavy meals as they can make diarrhoea worse. Try to have small light meals and stick to starchy foods such as banana, rice and bread.
If you find it difficult to keep liquids down, or if your diarrhoea persists, see a healthcare professional. Dehydration can quickly become an issue especially with young children so don’t hesitate to seek medical advice.
So don’t put up with diarrhoea and any associated wind pain or bloating. Help stop it with Gastro-Stop PLUS. You can start to treat when symptoms first appear.
See your doctor or pharmacist before taking Gastro-Stop if you have a fever, severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhoea or ongoing condition affecting the bowel.