Fried Chicken
Fried foods, with fried chicken being a prime example, are notoriously difficult for the digestive system to handle during bouts of diarrhea. The high-fat content in fried chicken can overwhelm the stomach, leading to greasier stools and an extension of the diarrhea episode. The digestive system, already sensitive to diarrhea, struggles to break down these fats, causing additional discomfort and prolonging recovery.
Chili Peppers
Spicy foods, such as chili peppers, can irritate the digestive tract, exacerbating diarrhea symptoms. Capsaicin, which gives chili peppers their heat, can trigger digestive upset and increase stool frequency in individuals already suffering from diarrhea. While some cultures consume spicy foods regularly with minimal discomfort, during diarrhea, the digestive system is more susceptible to irritation, making it advisable to avoid such irritants.[2]
