What should be included in the initial treatment of diarrhea?

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To resolve or prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalances, the first step in treating diarrhea is replacing the lost fluids and electrolytes through use of electrolyte solutions, soups, broths, vegetable juices, or other isotonic liquids.Later, starchy carbohydrates and low-fat foods may be introduced to limit the secretion of fluids into the GI tract and to prevent rapid GI transit.This could include modest amounts of pectin and fiber (<20 g).

What Should Be Included in the Initial Treatment of Diarrhea