What should I do if I have diarrhea?

If you suspect you have diarrhea  keep an eye on your symptoms.

If they last for more than four days or any warning signs are apparent such as blood in your stools, excess mucus in your stools, severe pain, or you are showing signs of having a fever alongside the diarrhoea, we would advise you to visit your doctor for advice.

In the meantime, drink plenty of water, incorporate an electrolyte solution too if you can, stick to plain foods such as dry toast or bananas as much as possible and avoid particularly high fat, spicy or creamy foods as well as caffeine and alcohol.

Tormentil herb is effective in helping to calm erratic contractions of the gut and maintain the normal, rhythmic contractions of the lower bowel.