What foods to avoid if your child has rotavirus
If your child has rotavirus, it is very important to know what foods can be worse for him so that he does not eat them.
The rotavirus , a common cause of viral diarrhea, causes an inflammation of the stomach and intestines known as gastroenteritis. In addition to severe watery diarrhea, rotavirus causes vomiting and can lead to dehydration and even death in more complicated cases or in people with a weakened immune system such as a baby, the elderly, or people with autoimmune diseases.
This virus causes more than half a million deaths per year in children under 5 years of age . When recovering from rotavirus, a bland diet is recommended avoiding foods that can irritate your child’s stomach .
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DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt can irritate your child’s stomach when it’s inflamed, and in some children they can even make diarrhea worse . Even children who normally drink milk should use an oral rehydration solution that replaces fluids and electrolytes in place of milk.
If your child is actively vomiting, try small amounts of clear liquids or ice chips. Babies and young children are at the greatest risk for dehydration, so if you have any concerns about your child’s fluid intake, you should consult with your pediatrician.
FRIED FOOD
Fried or fatty foods, such as hamburgers, fries, fried foods, and desserts, can be irritating to your child’s stomach and difficult to tolerate after having rotavirus. When your child is ready to start eating, start with soft foods like bread, crackers, potatoes, rice, apples, and bananas . Start with small amounts of food and increase as your child can tolerate. Remember that while your instinct may be to try to get your child to eat, fluids are more important immediately after rotavirus infection.
CAFFEINE
While most children don’t drink coffee, caffeine can also be found in some sodas, chocolates, and teas. Caffeine is irritating to the stomach lining and can exacerbate inflammation resulting from rotavirus infection.
Caffeine-free tea can be used, as can some ice creams and sodas. As your child begins to tolerate a bland diet, you can begin to add foods with more fiber and return to his regular diet.
If your child does not improve from the rotavirus, then you will have to go to the doctor for a medical evaluation and see what type of treatment is the most appropriate for your specific case and also to have a specific diet that your child should follow as long as you have this ailment.
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