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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Having diarrhea, even while eating bland food, over the counter medication can help.Anti-diarrheal medications work by slowing down your digestive system, giving your intestines more time to absorb water from your stool, firming it up. Some of the most common antidiarrheal drugs you can find at a pharmacy areLoperamide (Imodium) Bismuth subsalicylate liquid (Pepto-Bismol)Bismuth subsalicylate pills (Kaopectate). You can use antidiarrheal drugs temporarily, but "it's a good idea to check in with your doctor if these symptoms go on for more than a few days," Malani says.How to prevent norovirusNorovirus is an extremely contagious infection and you can catch it from contact with other people or from contaminated living spaces. Some of the most important steps you can take to prevent norovirus are:Wash your hands: "The most important way to prevent norovirus is by washing your hands frequently with soap and water," says Malani, adding that hand washing is more effective than an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to remove norovirus particles.Clean shared areas: If you share a space with others and one person becomes sick with norovirus, it is important to clean all surfaces with a disinfectant, Malani says, especially in the bathroom and kitchen. Avoid contact with other people: Because norovirus is so contagious, you can still infect other people even after your symptoms have cleared up. "If you are ill, wait at least two days after recovery to prepare food or provide care for others," Malani says.The bottom line Having norovirus can be a difficult experience, but the infection
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