What to Do If You Have Diarrhea at School: Immediate Steps and Hygiene Tips
- Tell a teacher/nurse immediately – don't wait.
- Use nearest restroom – lock stall, sit, relieve.
- Clean thoroughly – wipe front to back; flush.
- Hand hygiene: Soap + water 20 sec (sanitizer if no soap).
- Hydrate: Sip water, oral rehydration solution (Pedialyte), sports drink. Avoid caffeine, dairy, greasy foods.
- Notify nurse/parent if >3 loose stools, fever, blood, severe pain, dizziness.
- Stay home until 24 h diarrhea-free (school policy).
Chronic/recurrent diarrhea needs medical evaluation (infection, IBS, IBD, celiac, medications).
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