Give antacids as in peptic ulcer. Advise light diet. Alleviate the cause if possible. If it is not possible to alleviate the cause e.g. burns and symptoms are severe, then give:
Cimetidine (O) 800 mg at night for 2 weeks.
Acute Diarrhoea and Associated Conditions in Adults
Stools should be examined microscopically and cultured. See also Section 6.4 - HIV-related diarrhoea and Section 2.4, diarrhoea in children as appropriate.