Diarrhea is a common symptom of various medical conditions. It involves having loose, watery stools three or more times per day. Acute, or short-term, diarrhea usually lasts for a couple of days.

Eat foods like bananas, rice, and plain toast to help with diarrhea. Avoid dairy, fried foods, and raw vegetables, as they can make diarrhea worse. Drink plenty of fluids such as plain water, coconut ...