While a bout of diarrhoea certainly isn't a pleasant experience, a mild case usually isn't something to worry about. However, one of the most important things you should always do is to try to avoid dehydration.

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Take frequent, small sips of water or have a rehydration drink. Adults should drink about two cups of water an hour unless they are vomiting. Children older than two years can drink up to about 2,25 litres a day. Ask your doctor what to give a child under two years of age. Apart from water, you may choose liquids such as clear broth, caffeine-free soft drinks, weak tea with sugar, sports drinks, iced lollies, fruit juices (except apple and prune juice), jelly, or a mixture of four teaspoons of sugar and one teaspoon of salt with four cups of water.

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