Important Reminder for IBS-D
Published by tummyblogger September 5th, 2007 in IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS-DPlease Note
The following point has been at the top of my list for posts for a week or so. I want to emphasize that this reminder from the NDDIC is important for people with IBS-D. If you have bouts of diarrhea, or even constant diarrhea, please heed this:
Replacing Electrolytes
Electrolytes, in addition to fluid, must be promptly replaced after a bout of diarrhea. Soft fruits, fruit juices, broths and soups with sodium, and vegetables with potassium can restore electrolyte levels.
– National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse1
Products
Many use Gatorade ™ to replace electrolytes, those circulating chemicals that keep your body and mind working together. Gatorade ™ is designed to replace electrolytes that are lost through sweating, not the fluid lost from diarrhea. The product that does replace fluid lost from diarrhea is Pedialyte ™(or store brands like it, like CVS).
For Further Information
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for verification: my doctor and pharmacist both said that about a quart a day (one bottle) of Pedialyte ™ is a suitable amount for adults–babies and young children need more.
Discussion
What do you think? Too much to do, to keep track of, or is it useful information?
- Quoted in Sidebar, Digestive Health Smart Brief, September 5, 2007 [↩]
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