Stomach Cramps and Diarrhea | Remedies for Abdominal, Bloating Cramps

Posted on March 26, 2010 by TDR in Health FAQ

Diarrhea can give out several side effects such as abdominal cramps. Abdominal cramps and diarrhea, however, are only symptoms of several diseases that include food poisoning, indigestion, gastritis, difficulty in bowel release, parasitic infections, and traveler’s diarrhea among others. If a person’s bowel movement occurs at least thrice in a day especially with stomach belching, it can be considered as diarrhea and diarrhea usually goes with stomach cramps.

Natural Home Remedies for Diarrhea with Abdominal Cramping

A person who is experiencing diarrhea with bloating cramps can be treated at home using natural remedies.

However, the person must be kept hydrated to replenish important minerals such as ion. If diarrhea persists, the person must be taken to a doctor for proper medical attention. To treat a person with diarrhea and muscle cramps at home, you can do the following tips:

  • Take four charcoal tablets every hour until your abdominal cramping diarrhea stops. The tablets will absorb the toxins in the body.
  • Eat banana or fruits and vegetables that are rich in potassium because potassium is known to have natural properties that solidifies loose bowel. Stopping the diarrhea will also make the muscle cramps disappear.
  • Eat lots of fibrous foods especially fresh green and leafy vegetables to clean your colon and to flush out toxins causing the diarrhea and the foul belching.
  • Herbal teas can quickly stop diarrhea, taking blackberry tea would be a good choice.
  • Take half a teaspoon of wild oregano oil. Oregano is known for its natural antiparasitic and antibacterial properties.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to replenish lost ions in the body but avoid drinking coffee and alcohol. Take ginger ale or carrot juice instead to solidify your stool.

Prevent Diarrhea and Stomach Cramps

Diarrhea can be easily prevented with these simple methods:

  • Observe proper hygiene.
  • Keep your kitchen utensils especially your chopping board, clean at all times. Run hot water on your chopping boards every after use.
  • Regular exercise is a good way of preventing abdominal cramps due to menstrual period.
  • Avoid touching your face especially your nose and mouth with your hands.
  • Wash your hands properly and frequently to avoid contamination. Using alcohol or hand sanitizer is highly recommended when soap and water is not available.
  • Prepare your food well and if possible, eat your food while it is still hot and store left over on the refrigerator and reheat them before eating.

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