Article: You lose water and electrolytes when you have diarrhea. The symptoms of dehydration, such as thirst, headaches and nausea are uncomfortable enough that they alone will make it harder to sleep. Stay hydrated by drinking, not just water, but also fluids with electrolytes. This includes both sugary and salty fluids such as:  Fruit juices. Fruit juice may make diarrhea worse in children. If your child prefers juice, try diluting it with water. Sports drinks Decaffeinated sodas. Fizzy drinks may aggravate diarrhea in children. Broth Oral rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte, Naturalyte, Infalyte, and CeraLyte. These are given to children. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist to determine the correct dosage for your child. Read and follow the instructions on the packaging. If you are breastfeeding a child with diarrhea continue doing it as usual. Not only will it keep you up at night, but it may stimulate your bowels and make your diarrhea worse. Beverages and foods with caffeine include:  Coffee Black or green teas Many sodas Many energy drinks Chocolate Foods that are difficult to digest are more likely to aggravate your diarrhea and cause you to have to run to the bathroom at night. Foods to avoid include:  Greasy or fatty foods. This includes a lot of fast food like fries, donuts, oily pizza, and fried and breaded meats and vegetables. Spicy foods. Some people find that spicy or heavily seasoned foods are more likely to upset their digestion. Even if you really enjoy cooking with spices, try leaving them out until you feel better. High-fiber foods. High-fiber foods include whole-grain bread, whole-wheat breads and pasta, bran, and whole-grain cereals. Cut down on milk products. Both adults and children may have difficulty digesting milk during or after a case of diarrhea. It takes some children over a month to be able to digest milk after having diarrhea. Eating bland foods will help to settle your stomach while you have diarrhea and prevent it from becoming worse. Good foods to try include:  Bananas White rice with no sauce or seasoning Boiled potatoes Boiled carrots Baked chicken with the fat and skin removed Crackers Plain toast Eggs Activated charcoal can absorb toxins in your intestinal tract, preventing your body from absorbing them, which makes it a suitable treatment for diarrhea. There are not many side effects of taking activated charcoal, so this may be a good solution for you. Be sure to follow the directions on the package, and don't take more activated charcoal, or take it more often, than directed.

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Stay hydrated. Avoid caffeine. Don't eat a heavy supper. Eat bland foods. Take activated charcoal.