Diarrhoea usually resolves itself after a couple of days, however there are a number of treatment options you can recommend to patients:-

• Anti-diarrhoea medicines - such as loperamide can be given for adults and children over 12 years. Never give anti-diarrhoea medicines to babies and children under 12 without medical advice.
• Drink plenty of fluid - water and clear soups can prevent dehydration.
• Re-hydration solutions - can also help to replace lost fluid and salt

You can also give further advice that may help a patient suffering from diarrhoea:-

• It is usually best to avoid dairy products, coffee and alcohol for 24 hours.
• Bland foods such as bread, rice and potatoes are better tolerated.
• Always maintain good standards of personal hygiene when suffering from diarrhoea