Gastroenteritis is a disease caused by multiple factors, which can cause discomfort and inconvenience in daily life, and even lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. So, what foods should patients with gastroenteritis eat?
02 What is gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is caused by pathogenic microbial infections, mainly including bacterial infections, viral infections, parasitic infections, etc. It may also be caused by factors such as contaminated food, water sources, tableware, etc. Its typical clinical manifestations are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
03 What foods should be eaten for gastroenteritis
1. Congee food: patients can drink a moderate amount of yam Congee, millet Congee, white lentil Congee, white radish Congee, etc., which is rich in carbohydrates and easy to be absorbed and converted into nutrients by the intestinal tract. It can also have the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, stopping diarrhea, and assisting in regulation.
2. Vegetables and fruits: bananas, pineapples, kiwis, celery, spinach, rapeseed, etc., can effectively avoid stimulating the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing edema, congestion, and even erosion of the gastrointestinal mucosa, and aggravating the symptoms of gastroenteritis.
3. Easy to digest: Light and easily digestible foods such as milk, noodles, and vegetable soup transition from liquid to semi liquid and then to soft foods, gradually returning to a normal diet.
04 Daily Care
1. The diet is mainly light, nutritious and digestible food, such as bone soup, millet Congee, egg soup, etc. When severe vomiting symptoms occur, it is necessary to fast.
2. Patients with acute exacerbation of gastroenteritis need to rest in bed, go to bed early and wake up early, avoid long-term staying up late and vigorous exercise
05 Prevention
1. Pay attention to food hygiene: wash hands frequently, pay attention to tableware hygiene, and separate raw and cooked food.
2. Melons and fruits must be rinsed repeatedly with water before consumption. All fruits and melons that can be peeled should be peeled before consumption, otherwise pesticide accumulation and poisoning may occur.