Can you drink tea with diarrhea?

Tea is not recommended during diarrhea. Tea is very rich in nutrients, which mainly contains tea polyphenol substances, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, etc., to meet the nutritional needs of the human body. However, tea also contains ellagic acid, theophylline and other substances, these components of the gastrointestinal tract has a certain stimulating effect, such as promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis. Therefore, diarrhea patients are not recommended to drink tea, drinking tea will instead aggravate the symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea, which is not conducive to the recovery of the condition. During diarrhea, it is recommended to replenish water, electrolytes, etc., to avoid the symptoms of dehydration. Diet should be light and easy to digest to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. If the symptoms of diarrhea persist, please go to the hospital for examination and treatment.