What is the cause of loose stools? How to prevent it? Any dietary tips and remedies.

Question

Dear lybrateuser, 
loose stools can be caused due to contaminated food or water, sometimes it can also occur due a gastrointestinal disorder
- one can prevent it by maintaining proper hygiene, food should be prepared by washing the vegetables thoroughly, the prepared food should be covered when kept outside to prevent it from flies sitting on it, the food should be stored properly at adequate temperature in a refrigerator
- water should be filtered or boiled for purification & stored in a clean container
- wash hands with a sanitizer or soap before & after eating 
- one should have a light diet if having loose motions, fruits, khichri, vegetables, soup, toast, araroot biscuits & plenty of oral fluids
- consult a doctor if medication is required.

Nash Kamdin · Accepted Answer

Dear lybrateuser, 
loose stools can be caused due to contaminated food or water, sometimes it can also occur due a gastrointestinal disorder
- one can prevent it by maintaining proper hygiene, food should be prepared by washing the vegetables thoroughly, the prepared food should be covered when kept outside to prevent it from flies sitting on it, the food should be stored properly at adequate temperature in a refrigerator
- water should be filtered or boiled for purification & stored in a clean container
- wash hands with a sanitizer or soap before & after eating 
- one should have a light diet if having loose motions, fruits, khichri, vegetables, soup, toast, araroot biscuits & plenty of oral fluids
- consult a doctor if medication is required.