Preparation of rice decoction against diarrhea

When there is no possibility to use medications, you can use rice decoction against diarrhea.

Like any folk remedy, it does not harm the body, and the effect brings tangible. In addition, to prepare a decoction of rice is very simple and relatively short.

Rice broth: pros and cons

In many cases of diarrhea there can be no question of the use of medicines.

For example, when diarrhea occurred in a nursing infant, in a pregnant / nursing mother, in an elderly person, in a person with hypersensitivity to the digestive organs, during the postoperative period, one can not be treated with chemotherapy drugs, because they can only aggravate the situation.

In such cases, rice with diarrhea helps stop the constant urge to defecate and creates additional conditions for a speedy recovery.

Rice broth due to the high content of starch is able to thicken the feces and slow the intestinal peristalsis.

The viscosity of the drug has an enveloping effect on the stomach and intestines, soothing it and relieving irritation from frequent defecation.

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In addition, the decoction of rice increases the internal immunity of the intestines, which allows to effectively combat the harmful bacteria that caused diarrhea.

Rice broth is easy and pleasant to drink, because it is absolutely natural and customary to taste. Moreover, the drinking form makes it possible to give it to a baby, to a person with a difficult swallowing function.

Since there is a loss of appetite in diarrhea, rice decoction will be an excellent replenishment of exhausted body forces.

Rice is considered a very nutritious cereal, which even in a small amount supplies a person with many important vital resources.

To cons and contraindications of rice broth can be attributed several features.

In case of acute intestinal infection or a viral disease, the drug can delay pathogenic bacteria in the body, which in no way should be tolerated.

If diarrhea is caused by a dysbacteriosis, rice broth should be used with caution to avoid the appearance of constipation.

Children should not be given this drug in case of vomiting, high temperature, the content of feces in the stool. In such cases, you should always consult a doctor who prescribes medication for diarrhea.

If diarrhea in an adult or child even after taking a rice broth does not stop within two to three days, this is also an excuse to call a doctor. It is worth stopping the use of the drug at the first symptoms of constipation.

How to cook?

Boil a medicine from rice will not be difficult - it will be mastered even by a teenager.

Here is the easiest recipe telling how to make a rice broth:

1. It is necessary to choose unprocessed white rice of good varieties and thoroughly wash it;
2. Take 3 tbsp. Spoons of rice and pour them with boiled water, let them brew( maximum holding time - 12 hours);
3. Pour the swollen rice with 1 liter of water and cook for at least 1 hour;
4. Remove the prepared liquid so that it sticks and cools.

If this broth is prepared for the child, then after cooling it must be filtered through gauze. It is necessary to make sure that the gauze was clean( boiled or sterile), so that the superfluous microbes did not penetrate into the weakened children's body.

Rice broth for diarrhea in a child should have, first of all, an enveloping effect, so the lumps will only prevent it. In addition, if the broth is given from a bottle, then its passage should not be hampered.

Do not use salt, sugar and spices when preparing a medicinal decoction, so as not to irritate the painful intestinal walls.

If the liquid seems unpleasant to taste, then you can seize it with a small piece of black bread or cracker.

Rice decoction from diarrhea has another recipe - called cream-broth. This remedy comes to the rescue in case of prolonged and painful diarrhea, has a more powerful fixing effect than a simple rice decoction.

So, how to prepare a rice cream-broth for diarrhea:

1. Rinsed dry rice should be fried in a frying pan until brown;
2. Grill the grits in a coffee grinder;
3. The resulting powder pour 3 cups of water, cook over low heat for half an hour, stirring constantly;
4. Do not allow the product to thicken - for this you can pour a little boiled warm water.

Cream-decoction is very effective for severe diarrhea, but it is worth remembering that its strong effect can cause constipation, so it is recommended to drink it until dense feces appear.

Babies under 5 years of age can not be given such a product - their tender digestive tract can not cope with such a serious medicine.

Cream-decoction of rice is good as a preventive agent after taking antibiotics - it is easy to cook and eat for several days after the completion of the course of therapy.

It has an excellent antibacterial effect and heals the intestinal microflora.

Dosage for children and adults

Adult rice broth should be drunk every 3-4 hours for half a glass. To take medicine better in a warm form - for this, to avoid constant heating and thickening, the drug is stored in a thermos bottle.

Drink it before the results, that is, before the disappearance of the liquid stool. After the diarrhea has passed, drinking a rice broth is not recommended.

Children after 5 years can take a rice broth as well as adults. For the greatest effect, you can give a decoction once per hour, but a smaller portion - ¼ cup. As in adults, this drug fixes the stool for 2-3 days, after which his reception is stopped.

It is important to know how to give rice to small children, including babies. If diarrhea suffers a newborn, then before treatment with a remedy from boiled rice, it is necessary to consult with a doctor.

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With his consent, the broth is given from a bottle or syringe without a needle up to 50 ml( depending on the child's age and degree of disorder) no more than 4 times a day.

To mix a medicine with milk, juice or a children's food in no event it is impossible - such combination will not give result.

Reception is terminated immediately after reaching a positive effect. At the first symptoms of an allergy, a rash on the baby's skin, it is necessary to stop giving a decoction.

It is worth paying attention to how the baby behaves after taking this medication: if he has a strong stomachache, and the pain does not subside, then the treatment should be canceled and contact a doctor as soon as possible.

Children older than 1 year of decoction give ¼ cup every 3 hours. If the child refuses to drink on his own, then you can drink it with a spoon.

It must be remembered that the course of any illness in a child, including diarrhea, should be monitored by a physician.

It is strongly recommended not to decide whether to give the child a rice decoction or not. A doctor may reject such treatment for a number of reasons that can not be determined at home.