Sometime we experience a problem of quick and frequent urge for the bowel movement. The stools in this case are mainly unformed and watery. The condition is commonly known as loose motions. As our body contains a lot of water and due to loose motions a large amount of water comes out from our body.

As a result the body feels a lack of water leading to the problem of dryness. If not treated in time loose motions can result into the fatal consequences like death. The factors like food poisoning, improper digestion, overeating, consumption of contaminated food or fluid, nervous irritability etc. are responsible for the problem of loose motions. Sometimes bacterial attack is also a reason for the loose motions. Taking contaminated food which contains harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites etc can also lead to this problem.

The symptoms of loose motions may be both chronic and acute. People taking unhealthy food are always at higher risk of getting this problem. The problem is very common among the children below five years and in this age group it may be very dangerous also. The patient should be give water and water based fluid in plenty so that body doesn’t feel a lack of water. Foods which contain water in good amount can be given in frequent intervals. The very first treatment of loose motions is that the body remains well hydrated. Taking water and water based fluids is the best thing which can be done to keep body well hydrated.

There are a number of home based treatments for loose motions. For example seeds of Indian fenugreek (methi) are very helpful in case of loose motion. Take about one teaspoonful of fenugreek seeds, fry these seeds in butter, take this with milk twice or thrice a day. Taking fenugreek seeds with milks for three to four days will provide a quick relief from loose motions. However if fenugreek seeds are not available, you can take just the butter milk for several times a day. It is also very helpful in case of loose motions. The curd must be shaken well and you can add some salt in it. It will compensate the salt that body has lost due to loose motions. However in any case if the symptoms are persistent, you should consult a doctor for the treatment.