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My mom had irritable bowel syndrome. This was a significant issue for awhile. This would be something your doctor would have to evaluate for sure but my doc suggested 1/2 or 1/3 Imodium three days a week. I often would cut it in half and then cut the half into halves. It removed the bowel incontinence completely but did not keep her from using the bathroom. It worked for us.

If I did forget it, she returned to the old routine. Again….just a thought to run by your physician.
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My mom & aunt both had issues with diarrhea. They started probiotics and eliminated all raw foods. It made a huge difference. Another issue is watching the volume of sugar in their diet. Limit the portions. Elders seems to crave sugary foods because they can enjoy that taste better.
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keep in mind, some medicines’ side-effect is diarrhea. that could also be a cause.

apparently rice is good against diarrhea.

some people say: BRAT diet, i. e. bananas, rice, apple sauce, toast.
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Is this something new or a chronic problem; has she been on any antibiotics? My sister thought it was just IBS causing her diarrhea but found out it was actually lymphocytic colitis.
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My mom had lifelong severe diarrhea. Her doctor suggested that I add a probiotic to her daily med regime. What a shock when it worked! Check with her doc, Walgreens Super Probiotic worked very well for my mom!
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I recommend you talk to her doctor, maybe get a referral to a specialist to perform stool test to check for the cause of her problem.

For some people, their systems have a harder time digesting too much vegetables, especially raw leafy ones. Perhaps you can keep a log of her food and her bowel movements for a week and see if certain food triggers diarrhea.

I, myself, used to suffer from loose stool for years until I heard about the benefits of celery juice. After drinking about a cup a day for two months, my system healed almost completely. I continue drinking diluted celery juice mixed with some other juice for flavor. I haven't had anymore diarrhea. Before this, my doctor dx me as having IPS (Insufficient Pancreatic Syndrome), and prescribed digestive enzymes supplements. The supplements do help but have side effects. Now, I don't need to take them anymore.
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