Eating the wrong food when you have diarrhea can cause unpleasant and even dangerous symptoms. Ramen noodles have become a staple in many households, as they are cheap and easy to prepare, but is it safe to eat them when you have diarrhea? This question is particularly important for those who suffer from chronic diarrhea, as well as those who experience it only occasionally. In this blog post, we will explore the potential benefits and risks associated with eating ramen noodles when you have diarrhea. We will also discuss the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and proper hygiene when dealing with digestive issues. By the end, you should have a better understanding of whether or not eating ramen noodles is a safe option for you.
Good foods to eat when you have diarrhea
Additionally, refrain from taking over-the-counter anti-diarrhea medications for the first 24 hours as diarrhea is typically the body’s way of purging an infection because the bad stuff needs to leave.
You should become “regular” in a matter of days if you adhere to these suggestions and get plenty of rest. Avoid the urge to resume regular eating too soon because doing so could cause you to relapse, which would not be fun. Once more, make sure to visit a doctor if your symptoms last for more than a few days.
Jozie montez on April 03, 2017:
Is that cup of ramen noodles too salty for me to eat, or is it okay?
farzana on October 06, 2016:
is noodles okay for me? i didnt know! *_*
Lawrence on February 02, 2016:
I’ve had mild headaches and diarrhea for the past three days. I’ve been consuming Gatorade and maintaining a healthy diet, but nothing seems to be working. What should I do?
GANESH REDDY on December 10, 2015:
can i eat bread and jam
adrian on May 20, 2015:
yep definitely helped me ! thanks!!
Caitlin on April 01, 2015:
Can you eat jam on toast for brekkie eg. When do you wake up with diarrhea and how many pieces of toast with strawberry jam and real sugar (no sugar substitutes)?
jason on February 06, 2015:
Are normimode tablets any good to take
Jam on November 05, 2014:
Important Note About Jam: When you have diarrhea, sugar substitutes like sorbitol will completely wreck havoc in your intestines.
rick combe (author) from USA on July 01, 2014:
Jerome, unless you consume an excessive amount, I doubt it. As long as they are not spicy, Christian, instant noodles are fine. Just go easy on the seasoning.
christian on April 18, 2014:
Can I eat the instant noodles in my cabinet instead because I don’t have time to buy some cereal or bananas, and will that make my diarrhea worse?
jerome on April 02, 2014:
Will eating too much jam with bread every day make me sick?
rick combe (author) from USA on February 05, 2014:
Yeah. Round, flat corn tostadas with no toppings. They come in packs of twenty or so. Where I live, Mission and Guerrero are the most widely recognized brands.
Jan T. on February 05, 2014:
Do you REALLY mean tostadas or do you mena TORTILLAS?
rick combe (author) from USA on February 05, 2014:
Phil and Liam, Im sorry you arent well. The strategies in this article are for managing sporadic diarrhea. If you haven’t recovered by now, Liam, you should visit a doctor. Phil, you said you saw a consultant. The BRATTY diet is beneficial, but a month of diarrhea is definitely something you should be seeing a professional about, which I’m not doing. I’m sorry, but this page contains all the information I know about how to treat diarrhea. Actually, I just recalled that a Latin American friend of mine had advised me to eat toastadas the last time I had diarrhea because they would “dry out” my stomach. I was back to normal after a day of only eating tostadas, rice, bananas, and ramen noodles with a light seasoning. I wish you the best.
Liam Andrews on February 02, 2014:
I am 13 years old and have had diarrhea for more than 48 hours. I am following all the right procedures, including consuming bananas, herbal tea, hot water, and toast, but my stomach continues to feel worse.
Philip Higgins on February 01, 2014:
Hello, Rick. My name is Phil, and I have leukemia in addition to having chronic diarrhea. When I spoke with my consultant, he advised me to take Imodium. Still not working. I need help fast. Ive tried your method it improved for approx 12 hours. Thanks for your time.
Rachel Marksem on January 14, 2014:
I hope so aswel,thank you soo much. 🙂
rick combe (author) from USA on January 14, 2014:
I hope you get better soon. Do not hesitate to visit the doctor if you don’t feel better in a few days.
Rachel Marksem on January 14, 2014:
Hello, thanks for the hub page. I’ve had diarrhea for two days. My sister suggested drinking regular soda to make it instantly disappear. which I experienced yesterday on day one, and I’ve been taking anti-diarrhea medications but they aren’t helping; the worst part is that I’m also experiencing cramps. I’m going to try the Bratty diet in the hopes that it will help. :(.
maria on January 14, 2014:
rick combe (author) from USA on January 12, 2014:
Jade- I dont think a little would hurt.
nicole on January 11, 2014:
Can alergic reaction to something cause diarehaa??
jade Harper on December 08, 2013:
rick combe (author) from USA on December 05, 2013:
Ashleigh, you should tell your mom and see a doctor. I hope you feel better soon.
Ashleigh eyre on December 03, 2013:
Hello, I’m just worried because I’ve just realized that I’ve had diarrhea for two days and that it’s been chunky but really thin, and I’m going to tell my mother about it. I’ve been having fewer poos lately, but I did have it the other day.
I do have the flu, which is causing a blocked nose and unpleasant coughs, so I’m not sure what to do.
I’ve looked at food, but should I go to the doctor or persuade my mother to take me?
nick on November 14, 2013:
ROB on November 08, 2013:
I’ve heard that boiled eggs are also tasty; is this true?
Alice on November 06, 2013:
Thanks so much this helps a lot!
rick combe (author) from USA on October 11, 2013:
Multigrain bread might be a little harder to digest. Jam is probably fine in moderation.
nemo on October 11, 2013:
is multigrain bread with strawberry jam good?
rick combe (author) from USA on September 02, 2013:
It’s not necessarily bad unless it’s fried or spicy, but it might be a little difficult for your upset stomach to digest. A doctor can tell you for sure.
Riley havers on September 01, 2013:
Is it okay to eat chicken?
rick combe (author) from USA on July 14, 2013:
I take it that you mean chocolate in the form of candy bites or bars. These also have a small amount of caffeine, but a ton of sugar. Although sugar can make you feel better if you haven’t eaten in a while, a chocolate bar’s amount may be a little too much, too quickly for your stomach, which is already under stress. A bite or too is probably OK though. I’m glad you liked the hub; however, I’m not a doctor, so what do I know? Thanks for your comment; I appreciate it.
iguidenetwork from Austin, TX on July 08, 2013:
Thanks for your well-researched hub. When I have an upset stomach, I do eat bananas. I appreciate you posting this again. Is it ok to eat chocolate when you have diarrhea as well? :).
rick combe (author) from USA on May 08, 2013:
Im not sure about that one, Quinn. So long as it’s not cream of chicken soup, I would assume so.
Quinn on May 02, 2013:
Is chicken noodle soup good to eat?
rick combe (author) from USA on April 27, 2013:
Maddiekajawa, you should always heed your mother’s guidance rather than what you read online. Your mother is correct that you shouldn’t start eating yogurt or any other dairy products until your stomach has started to settle down because doing so can make your diarrhea worse. Yogurt can assist your stomach in replenishing its “good” bacteria once the diarrhea has subsided. I’m not a doctor, though, so if things don’t improve, you should go see them.
maddiekajawa on April 25, 2013:
My mum said that dairy is bad with diarrhoea. Should I have yogurt if its dairy?.
rick combe (author) from USA on April 23, 2013:
In general, Katy, eating peanut butter is a good idea when you have diarrhea. I hope you feel better soon.
katy on April 23, 2013:
ingping on February 21, 2013:
Nice reply to Hayley. Thanks for this page. in Australia, Nurse On Call said cooked cereal. I guess raw cereals would have too much fibre.
rick combe (author) from USA on December 10, 2012:
Im glad my advice was helpful. Always seek advice from your parents or a doctor before consulting the internet when you are ill. Also, you should drink your tea, not eat it!.
Hayley L Arkley on December 08, 2012:
Hey, I’m 11 years old, and I thought this was a great piece of advice. Oh, and when do you drink tea? You don’t have to respond if you don’t want to.
H on October 24, 2012:
I used to have diarrhea for two days, but now I don’t, so I need to know what to eat.
anonmys on July 01, 2012:
I think this is so helpful. Ive only
I’ve been taking antibiotics for three days, and I also take thyroxine for my thyroids. I haven’t been throwing up.
Christine P Ann from Australia on November 07, 2011:
Excellent hub on a difficult topic; the BRAT diet makes it simple to remember for any recurrences. :).
rick combe (author) from USA on October 29, 2011:
I know I chose an unusual topic, but hopefully it will be helpful to a lot of people. Thanks for the votes!.
marymac47 from Franklin. NC on October 29, 2011:
Thank you for the information; this is a really interesting and useful hub.
Dexter Yarbrough from United States on October 29, 2011:
Although writing about this subject can be challenging, you did a fantastic job of handling it. Voted up. Thanks!.
The flavor packet may also contain monosodium glutamate, or MSG. People sensitive to MSG usually dont experience diarrhea. They describe symptoms like drowsiness, flushing, headaches, and numbness or tingling. However, MSG may stimulate the small intestine and result in severe diarrhea, as per Dr Russell Blaylock, quoted by the Arizona Center for Advanced Medicine.
Although they don’t have a reputation for causing diarrhea, ramen noodles do contain ingredients that some people with allergies and sensitivities may find upsetting. The flavor packet may contain milk and monosodium glutamate, while the noodles contain gluten, wheat, and soybeans. If you experience severe stomach or rectum pain, diarrhea that lasts longer than two days, or a fever, consult a doctor right away.
According to a 2,000 calorie diet, the finished product has 7 grams of fat per serving, or 11% of the recommended daily intake. According to the University of Michigan, fatty foods can either cause diarrhea or aggravate an already existing case. In people with digestive problems like irritable bowel syndrome, high-fat foods may cause diarrhea.
Wheat flour, which is used to make ramen noodles, contains a class of proteins known as gluten. Gluten in celiac disease sets off an immune reaction that attacks the small intestine. In addition to causing inflammation, nutrient-absorbing structures suffer damage. Those who are sensitive to gluten experience digestive issues, but their intestines are unharmed. Abdominal pain and diarrhea are frequent signs of both conditions.
You may have an allergy or sensitivity to one of the other ingredients in ramen noodles if you experience diarrhea after eating them. The majority of ramen noodles also contain soy, some have milk, and some have shellfish among their ingredients in addition to wheat. According to Food Allergy Research and Education, four of the top eight foods—wheat, soy, milk, and shellfish—are to blame for 90% of all food allergies.
Unfortunately, Dr. Millions of people are coming to their own conclusions despite Kuo’s study being too small to be conclusive just yet. Processed foods still require additional investigation, and more study is required to pinpoint their precise impact on our long-term health. The best course of action is to try to steer clear of processed foods because they are not only hard on the stomach but also adversely affect other internal organs.
Fresh noodles were nearly completely digested after two hours, and the stomach properly broke them down. After two hours, the instant ramen noodles were significantly less broken down and nearly intact. Dr. Kuo recorded 32 hours from the pill camera. As the stomach tries to break up the ramen noodles, it is contracting back and forth, as Dr. Kuo said of his experiment.
The most striking finding from our experiment was that processed ramen noodles were less broken down than homemade ramen noodles over a time period of, say, one or two hours, according to Dr. Kuo.
Terriary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) is the primary preservative in Ramen Instant Noodles. Cheap processed foods like microwave popcorn, wheat thins, and poptarts frequently contain the additive TBHQ. The FDA says that TBHQ must not exceed 0. 02 percent of its oil and fat content. Small doses of TBHQ may not cause immediate death or illness, but they may have long-term effects on your health, including the deterioration of organs and the development of cancers and tumors.
Instant Ramen noodles are cheap, quick, and easy to make. You may not be aware of it, but they could be detrimental to the condition of your digestive system.
FAQ
Are ramen noodles easy on the stomach?
Ramen stresses your digestive tract. Your stomach is unable to digest highly processed noodles even after two hours, interfering with normal digestion. Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), a difficult-to-digest petroleum-based substance also present in lacquers and pesticides, is used to preserve ramen.
Can I eat noodles with a stomach bug?
When you haven’t puked in several hours and can drink clear liquids without getting sicker, you can start eating soft bland foods. Good first choices include soda crackers, toast, plain noodles, gelatin, eggs, applesauce, and bananas.
Can spicy ramen cause diarrhea?
Some people’s guts are sensitive to spicy foods. If they eat too much spicy food, they might get diarrhea. If this applies to you, your digestive system is healthy. It’s merely your body’s defense mechanism against potential harm.
Is ramen good when sick?
Ramen typically contains a lot of vegetables and herbs, many of which can provide the nutrition your body requires when you’re ill. Some ramen bowls include ginger, which provides a lot of nutrition that is beneficial for people who are ill.
