What to do if you have diarrhea after eating
Recently, "diet safety" and "acute gastroenteritis" have become the focus among the hotly discussed health topics on the Internet. Especially in summer, diarrhea problems caused by food spoilage or bacterial infection occur frequently. The following is a data analysis of hot topics in the past 10 days and a practical guide to dealing with diarrhea.
1. Statistics of hot health topics across the Internet (last 10 days)

| Ranking | keywords | Search volume (10,000) | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | food poisoning | 58.7 | Vomiting/fever |
| 2 | acute diarrhea | 42.3 | Watery stool/abdominal pain |
| 3 | norovirus | 36.5 | mass infection |
| 4 | Intestinal flora imbalance | 28.9 | bloating/constipation |
2. Common causes of diarrhea
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among cases of summer diarrhea:
| Cause type | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infection | 42% | Mucus and bloody stool |
| viral infection | 35% | watery diarrhea |
| food intolerance | 15% | Bloating and gas |
| parasitic infection | 8% | chronic diarrhea |
3. Grading treatment plan
1.Mild diarrhea (<5 times a day)
• Oral rehydration salts (dilute 250ml warm water per pack)
• Eat steamed apple/yam porridge
• Stop dairy products and high-fiber foods
2.Moderate diarrhea (with mild dehydration)
| Symptoms | Countermeasures |
|---|---|
| Dry mouth and oliguria | Replenish 100ml electrolyte water every hour |
| Low fever (<38℃) | Physical cooling + montmorillonite powder |
3.Indications for emergency medical treatment
• Sustained high fever >39℃
• Bloody or tarry stools
• Diarrhea >10 times in 24 hours
• Confusion or convulsions
4. Big data on preventive measures
| prevention methods | efficient | Implementation points |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling and sterilizing tableware | 92% | >Continue boiling for 5 minutes |
| Raw and cooked food dividing board | 87% | Use color identification |
| Refrigerate leftovers <24h | 79% | Reheat to 100℃ before consumption |
5. Diet schedule during recovery period
| time period | Recommended food | Taboo |
|---|---|---|
| Within 6 hours of onset of illness | Rice soup/lotus root starch | No solid food |
| 12-24 hours | Soft noodles/steamed buns | Avoid greasy |
| 48 hours later | Steamed fish/soft tofu | No spicy food |
Note: The data in this article are based on the July epidemiological report of the National Health Commission and the clinical diagnosis and treatment guidelines of tertiary hospitals. People with special physiques need to adjust the plan according to the doctor's advice.
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