88 Years old with diarrhoea for 4 weeks!?!

88 Years old with diarrhoea for 4 weeks!?

My father is lying in bed, having lost 40% of body weight due to diarrhoea. Was hospitalised for 3 weeks at a private and public hospital but still no cure.
Unable to take solid food, takes minimal liquids and this is worsening his heart condition.
The diarrhoea is killing him. Anyone with a suggestion that can stop the diarrhoea and induce him to take solid food is an angel.
Thank you.

Hi Man S, not knowing a history of your father disease, very difficult give advice. Diarrhoea is an intestinal disorder characterized by abnormal fluidity and frequency of fecal evacuations, generally the result of increased motility in the colon; may be an important symptom of such underlying disorders as dysenteric diseases, lactose intolerance, GI tumors, and inflammatory bowel disease. If to expect that this is a gastrointestinal illness or inflammatory bowel disease so your father have the main danger is malnutrition and serious non-intestinal infection and dehydration.

Buttermilk is one of the most effective home remedies in the treatment of diarrhoea. Buttermilk is the residual milk left after the fat has been removed from curd by churning. It helps overcome harmful intestinal flora. The acid in the buttermilk also fights germs and bacteria. Buttermilk may be taken with a pinch of salt three or four times a day for controlling this disease.

Carrot soup is another effective home remedy for diarrhoea. It supplies water to combat dehydration; replenishes sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, and magnesium; supplies pectin; and coats the intestine to allay inflammation.

Mint juice is also beneficial in the treatment of diarrhoea. One teaspoon of fresh mint juice, mixed with a teaspoon each of lime juice and honey, can be given thrice daily with excellent results in the treatment of this disease.

The juice of bottle gourd is a valuable medicine for excessive thirst due to severe diarrhoea. A glass of plain juice with a pinch of salt should be taken every day in treating this condition.

The pomegranate has proved beneficial in the treatment of diarrhoea on account of its astringent properties. Also, mango seeds.

Turmeric has proved to be another valuable home remedy for diarrhoea. It is a very useful intestinal antiseptic.

Arrowroot water, barley water, and coconut water are also useful in the treatment of diarrhoea. They not only replace the fluid lost but also bind the stools. Other home remedies include bananas and garlic. Bananas contain pectin and encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria. Garlic is a powerful, effective, and harmless germ killer. It aids digestion and removes intestinal worms.
Jason Homan