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Oatmeal, potatoes, bananas and soft, skinless fruits are rich in soluble fiber and may help with diarrhea. Sweet potatoes are an especially good soluble-fiber source, containing 2 grams per half-cup of flesh.
People with diarrhea as the predominant symptom may find they are sensitive to lactose, too much fruit and sorbitol, a type of sugar. Eating soluble fiber found in psyllium seed husks, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is good because it forms a gel in the gut that can slow gut movement and decrease pressure.