Diarrhea (sometimes referred to as "multiple poop syndrome or MPS) is most often defined as 2 or more loose stools in a 4-hour time period.

It is important to treat diarrhea as soon as it starts. Continuing diarrhea can lead to dehydration which not only feels lousy, it can lead to complications such as kidney failure.

There are over the counter remedies that help control diarrhea, as well as more powerful prescription drugs which are described in another section of this document. 

There are also do's and don'ts to follow to help you through a period of diarrhea which are described in another section of this document. The basics involve changing your eating and drinking habits. For example:

• Drink plenty of clear liquids at room temperature. Perhaps try a clear liquid diet to give your system time to recover. Clear liquids are easiest on the system.  A clear liquid diet doesn't have all the nutrients you need, so don't follow it for more than a few days. As you start to feel better, slowly add low-fiber foods
• Eat many small meals of low fiber foods.
• Stay away from fried foods.

If you have diarrhea that lasts for more than 24 hours, or if you have pain and cramping along with it, call your doctor or other health care provider. 

If your diarrhea doesn't get better, you may need to see a doctor to get IV fluids to replace lost water and nutrients.

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