Why does a one off bout of diarrhea leave you feeling so wiped out and how to counteract ?

[gingeroots]

I've got rather a dodgy digestive system ( shortened following surgery ) so will often get an attack of cramps and diarrhea . Not that different from IBS attacks .

but why does it make me so weak ,especially my legs and how can I hasten recovery time ?

Oral rehydration salts ?( Dioralyte )

[Manumission]

Yes, electrolytes are what you need.

Any combo of salt and sugar will do if you run out of diarilyte.

[KingJoffreysRestingCuntface]

Dehydration does weird stuff to you.

Drink frequently. Small glass every half hour. And take it slow and steady. You're still unwell.

[maisiejones]

Yes, Dioralyte or similar. When you have diarrhoea you lose potassium and sodium which makes you feel weak.

[Smartleatherbag]

Yeah, rehydration is really it. And patience, but that is hard!