The definition of loose movements, also referred to as diarrhoea, is loose, watery faeces (stools). A person is said to have loose movements if they have three or more instances of loose stools in one day. 1 There are many different causes of loose motion, and they typically disappear on their own within one to three days. However, when you have loose motions, which may happen more frequently than usual, you might need to immediately use the restroom. 

Additionally, people may feel bloated, experience lower stomach pain, and occasionally feel sick. Even these loose motions typically resolve on their own over a short period of time, they can occasionally become quite serious problems. 2

What causes loose motion ?

• Viruses such as the flu, norovirus or rotavirus  
• Food or water that is contaminated with bacteria or parasites
• Drugs such as antibiotics, cancer drugs, and antacids that contain magnesium 
• Diseases of the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine, such as Crohn’s disease 
• Food intolerances (lactose intolerance)¹
• Malabsorption of food (poor absorption) 
• Eating foods that upset the digestive system 
• Radiation therapyAllergies² 

Symptoms of Loose Motions:  

• Loose or watery stools 
• Nausea 
• Urgent need to pass stools 
• Bloating or cramps in the abdomen

• Dehydration 
• Weight loss 
• Fever 
• Vomiting 
• Blood in the stool 
• Severe abdominal pain² 

 

Home remedies for Loose Motions

Cardamom, nutmeg, apple, and ghee

To control loose motions, cook an apple in ghee with a touch of cardamom and nutmeg before eating the mixture.

Ghee, cardamom, nutmeg, and bananas

One or two bananas blended with ghee, a dash of cardamom, and nutmeg will help to bind loose stools and regulate loose motions because they are high in potassium.

Yogurt, Ghee, and Rice

For loose motions, eating cooked rice with yoghurt and ghee is also beneficial.

Ginger, Yogurt, and Water

For the control of loose movements, use freshly grated ginger with equal parts water and yoghurt.

Warm Water, Ginger, and Sugar

To avoid loose movements, combine ginger powder with raw natural sugar and drink warm water.

Natural sugar, nutmeg, ginger, and ghee

For the treatment of loose movements, consume a mixture of ghee, nutmeg, ginger powder, and natural sugar two to three times daily for two to three days.

Powdered fennel and ginger

Loose movements can be helped by chewing a fennel and ginger powder combo two to three times each day.