What Is Included In The Diet For Diarrhea And Vomiting

Summer is the season of gastrointestinal viral infections. These infections occur with fever, vomiting and disorder and last on average between 2-3 and 5-6 days. They can be mild but also very severe, especially in babies and young children. Heavy vomiting and diarrhea can lead to electrolyte loss and severe dehydration. Treatment is symptomatic , ie. medicines are given to affect the symptoms - vomiting, disorder and fever.

An important part of treatment is rehydration . When the vomiting has stopped, it is necessary to start feeding. Diet for the next few days is essential for a speedy recovery. When the urge to vomit is very acute, the consumption of food and fluids should be done only with a spoon - without drinking from a glass (or bottle in babies), eating pieces, etc. At least 6 hours after the last vomiting, the consumption of liquids and foods should be done only with a spoon.

Children often power proved problematic. If the child flatly refuses to eat, do not force him and try to give him more fluids in which you put rehydration drugs.

Eating until the illness subsides should be consistent with eating foods that do not irritate the stomach and are easy to digest. On the other hand, such foods should be consumed to strengthen the body, providing it with the necessary nutrients.

The initial feeding should start with foods with a  liquid-mushy consistency.  Rice and potatoes are suitable. With them you can make cream soups with other non-irritating vegetables such as peeled zucchini, sweet potatoes or carrots. The use of spices is not desirable. Bananas are also a good food, if the nausea has not calmed down yet, a mashed banana in small bites with a spoon is suitable. Do not rush with salads and toast. They can stay for the second day.

Animal products, especially meat, are not recommended on the first day of feeding. If we have an appetite and the vomiting has stopped, we can eat a small amount of chicken - such as soup. The meat must be free of any fat or skin.

From the second day we can start eating yogurt, which is a source of good bacteria that will support the activity of the stomach. It is important that the milk is not an imitation product and that it has been stored properly to avoid exacerbating the symptoms.

Absolutely forbidden foods are : fatty foods - fried meats, vegetables, sauces and fatty fillings, alcoholic beverages and caffeinated products. The latter help to further dehydrate the body and would complicate the condition. Also avoid foods that contain sweeteners such as sorbitol saccharin, stevia and others. In some people, they have a laxative effect. In diarrhea, sugar substitutes should be avoided, and they are found in soft drinks, chewing gum, candy, etc.

Foods rich in cellulose and gaseous foods are also banned . Such are cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, watermelon, pears, plums. And also legumes such as beans, lentils, peas, etc. In general, raw vegetables and fruits (except bananas and apples) are not recommended during diarrhea.

Be careful with foods that are perishable or suspect that they have not been stored properly. This is especially true for meat, eggs and dairy products.

Recommended foods . It usually takes a few days for the stomach to settle. During this time you can eat boiled potatoes, rice, cream soups with potatoes, carrots, zucchini and a small amount of butter. Rice and rice water are easy to digest and are rich in carbohydrates, which supply the body with carbohydrates. Pasta products are also suitable - such as couscous and various types of pasta.

Prepare chicken soup as the meat should be free of any fat and skin. The meat should be cooked over low heat for a long time. Apples are also suitable for consumption in diarrhea. They can be consumed in the form of puree, porridge or juice. They contain pectin, which improves the function of the gastrointestinal tract and is a source of vitamins and valuable minerals.