Curious on what soda does....?!
Answers: Is sprite, 7Up or gingerale soda something that i can drink 2 stops diarrhea?
It does not stop diarrhea, only gets liquid back into a dehydrated body, also can settle stomach. Use apples that have pectin, which is a thickener, to stop the diarrhea. Other good foods, cheese, banana, rice, bread. A doctor told me once, if liquid is going out, and you only put liquid in, liquid is gonna continue to come out. Wisely putting solids back into the system and knowing when (after active vomitting stops, anytime if diarrhea) is key...saltine crackers, jello, fruits and move to the above from there.
If very dehydrated, (you can use the pinch test, pinch back of hand and release to see how fast the skin snaps back...if slow, hydrate till improves) use some gatorade or other drink to add electrolytes back to system. You really need a balance of salt and potassium for your body to continue to function as you lose these with vomiting and diarrhea.
First time I was ever sick at Christmas...this last year was a bummer. UGGG Good luck.
Gatorade or Powerade is better for you because it has electrolytes in it which is much better for you than pop is! Pop or Water will not help as much as Gatorade or other sports drinks will,because Gatorade helps to replace all of your electrolytes and potassium that you have lost due to being ill!
