Lifestyle and home remedies

If your family includes young children, it's a good idea to have commercially prepared oral rehydration solutions on hand. Adults can drink sports drinks, broths or oral rehydration solutions. Drinking liquids that contain a lot of sugar, such as soft drinks and fruit juices, can worsen diarrhea.

Smaller meals and a bland diet might help limit vomiting. Some foods to consider:

• Soup
• Starches and cereals, such as potatoes, noodles, rice or crackers
• Bananas
• Yogurt
• Broiled vegetables