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By Mayo Clinic staffTo support your doctor's treatment for pseudomembranous colitis, several self-help measures may benefit you:
- Drink fluids. Drink water and other clear fluids, such as apple juice, tea and bouillon. Fluids with added sodium and potassium (electrolytes) also may be beneficial. Stay away from carbonated beverages, orange juice and other citrus drinks, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks, all of which can make your signs and symptoms worse.
- Eat several meals of small portion sizes throughout the day. This is better than eating two or three larger meals because the smaller meals tend to promote more-normal bowel movements.
- Eat foods that can help ease diarrhea. These include rice, bananas, plain baked potatoes and toast.
- Avoid high-fat, fried or spicy foods. These can worsen your symptoms.
