How to sleep with diarrhea?

Question

I've had diarrhea since morning and it's making it really hard to sleep. I keep needing to go to the washroom. Any advice on how to get some rest when dealing with this?

Manju Sharma · Accepted Answer

When you have loose motions, sleep on your left side to help digestion and keep a water bottle near your bed. Drink some ORS or coconut water before sleeping so you don't wake up dehydrated. If you feel dizzy or have severe stomach cramps, please go to a clinic immediately.

Anuradha Shastri · Answer

Keep your mind calm and don't stress, your body will heal itself. Sleep on your side and put a warm heating pad on your stomach if it feels uneasy. Keep sipping warm water and take rest, nature has its own way of cleaning the system.

Satish Kamble · Answer

Before you spend money on expensive blood tests or stool tests, just try taking ORS and sleeping on your left side tonight. Most mild infections clear up in 24 hours. Just keep a clear path to the bathroom lit with a small night bulb so you don't trip in the dark.

Pankaj Jain · Answer

Please keep your dinner extremely light—just some plain khichdi or curd rice. Avoid dairy and spicy food completely before sleeping. For sleeping, lie on your left side as it keeps the gut calm and reduces the urge to rush to the washroom.

Rajesh Yadav · Answer

Look, don't take any heavy medicines to stop the motions immediately without asking a doctor, it traps the infection inside. Drink plenty of ORS water, sleep on your side, and put a bucket nearby if needed. If it doesn't stop by tomorrow morning, go see a doctor.

How to sleep with diarrhea?

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Consult a gastroenterologist

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