What should I do if I have diarrhea and loose stools at night

I believe most people have experienced diarrhea, but different causes may result in different symptoms. Some patients may have loose stools or a large increase in the frequency of bowel movements, while others may have loose stools. This indicates that the patient's condition is more serious and needs to be taken seriously. It is best to go to the hospital for treatment to avoid dehydration. So what should you do if you have diarrhea at night?

First, what should you do if you have diarrhea and watery stools at night? If you have anti-inflammatory or antidiarrheal drugs at home, you can take some according to the instructions to relieve the condition. These drugs can help relieve diarrhea. Due to the large amount of bowel movements, many diarrhea patients will suffer from severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. In order to prevent dehydration, you should drink water in time to replenish water. The most important thing is to wait until dawn and seek medical attention in time to check the cause of the diarrhea.

Second, there are many reasons for diarrhea. It may be caused by an upset stomach, gastroenteritis, or abnormal intestinal motility caused by a cold. You can take Huoxiang Zhengqi Water to regulate the condition, which has the effects of regulating Qi and harmonizing the middle and dispelling dampness. These have a good therapeutic effect on gastrointestinal colds caused by exogenous wind and cold, and can relieve the patient's diarrhea.

Third, if diarrhea occurs in the middle of the night, it is considered to be gastroenteritis. It is recommended that the patient first drink some hot water to relieve the discomfort. If you can't stand lying down, you can sit up and lean back. The peristalsis of the stomach and intestines may make you more comfortable.

What should you do if you have diarrhea and watery stools at night? It is certainly inconvenient to seek medical treatment in the middle of the night, but if the patient's condition is indeed very serious, you should still seek medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition. Watery stools are no longer a mild case of diarrhea, so do not ignore them. Only by seeking medical treatment and choosing the right treatment can you better control the disease. Moreover, regular hospitals have professional doctors in the emergency department, so you can rest assured to be admitted for treatment.