1. Try an Over-The-Counter Medication
Over-the-counter medication that is manufactured with the specific intent to stop
diarrhea can be beneficial to subside frequent movements of the bowel. It is important to remember that this will not cure the cause of the diarrhea.
2. Avoid Caffeine
Products that contain caffeine, including coffee, tea, chocolate, and other foods, can increase the frequency of your bowel movements. If you are experiencing consistent loose stools, it may be wise to limit or eradicate your caffeine consumption.
3. Limit Your Intake of Sugar
Foods high in sugar, such as sweets, fizzy soda pop, and cereals, can lead to unwanted cramping and increased stools. It would be wise to cut your intake on these foods if you are experiencing an increased frequency of stools.
4. Remain Sufficiently Hydrated
If you have frequent bowel movements, then you will likely lose a lot of fluid when passing stools. It is important to replenish these fluids lost. Water is the best option for this, sugary drinks should be avoided.
6. Limiting the Amount of Milk-Products You Consume
If you require calcium, it can be found in abundance in food sources such as broccoli, turnip greens, spinach, tofu, salmon or sardines on the bone, as well as products fortified with calcium, or
calcium supplements.
7. Trying To Limit the Amount You Eat
It may be wise to eat smaller meals more frequently (such as six small meals a day, as opposed to the average three meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner). If this proves difficult (due to other commitments), trying to lower the amount of food you consume per meal.
8. Keep a Diary of the Food That You Consume
If you find that you are frequently suffering from increased bowel movements, or diarrhea, then it may be wise to keep a record of what you take everyday. This will allow you to ascertain exactly what food has brought about the occurrence of frequent bowel movements, meaning you can avoid that particular food in the future