Replacing lost fluids is essential to treating diarrhea. Losing too many fluids and nutrients through diarrhea puts you at risk for dehydration. Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily to stay hydrated.

Whether you've come down with a virus or are experiencing the gastrointestinal side effects of new medication, diarrhea can be equal parts exhausting and dehydrating. The good news is that "the runs" ...