Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD

Diarrhea can be treated by natural means. The main concerns with diarrhea are dehydration, and a severe infectious cause that is contagious. if you have BLOODY diarrhea, you need to be seen by a medical professional. Also young babies an the elderly are more susceptible to be dehydrated earlier and have more complications from diarrhea. Most cases of diarrhea however are from mild parasitic or amoebic infection or a stomach virus/ gastroenteritis or food posionong. Stress, anxiety, and things such a caffeine, certain excess of thyroid meds, or food intolerance/ allergy can also cause diarrhea. Natural ways to manage diarrhea at home include - taking activated charcoal in pill or powder form. This can absorb a lot of the toxins and also slow down the diarrhea. Sachharomycoses boulardi is a probiotic fungus that is very helpful in helping with diarrhea by balancing your gut microbiome. Simple ways to stay hydrate and maintain your electrolyte balance at home include taking small sips frequently of a salt. sugar solution or a ORS (oral rehydrating salts). A non-irritating diet of bland toast, or rice can also help. Apples with their pectin content can also help. As much as possible, try to avoid agents that :stop you up". often this can cause you to become constipated. If you have a mild infection, it is better for the toxins to be removed from your system than sitting in your gut. Again, if you have high fever, severe abdominal in are very young or elderly, immune compromised, have just been hospitalized, had IV antibiotics or chemotheraoy, or have bloody diarrhea. please get evaluated. [image]

Yes there are several ways a naturopathic and holistic approach can help a diabetic foot.