Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Are The Foods To Be Taken While Recovering From Diarrhea?
Question: I am recovering from "stomach flu" diarrhea which occurred 2 days ago. What are the best food to introduce gently to my digestive system?
Brief Answer:
can try the brat diet, also add soup, crackers, coconut water, potato
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
According to the history that you provided, you are currently using mashed banana and small pieces of bread, along with water, tea.
There is a diet called the ' brat diet '. This is a diet used to help persons recovering from a bout of diarrhea and vomiting.
It mainly consists of bland food. Once this is a tolerated, no diarrhea, no nausea, no vomiting in the 6 to 8 hours after eating, then you can start slightly varying the foods used.
Some persons use this diet for 24 hours then start other foods.
The diet consists of banana, rice, applesauce and toast. In addition to these foods you can also use crackers, clear soups, coconut water and boiled potatoes.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
can try the brat diet, also add soup, crackers, coconut water, potato
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
According to the history that you provided, you are currently using mashed banana and small pieces of bread, along with water, tea.
There is a diet called the ' brat diet '. This is a diet used to help persons recovering from a bout of diarrhea and vomiting.
It mainly consists of bland food. Once this is a tolerated, no diarrhea, no nausea, no vomiting in the 6 to 8 hours after eating, then you can start slightly varying the foods used.
Some persons use this diet for 24 hours then start other foods.
The diet consists of banana, rice, applesauce and toast. In addition to these foods you can also use crackers, clear soups, coconut water and boiled potatoes.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks. I think I'm on the right track. I've not heard of the "brat" diet before but have used similar foods with the children and myself in the past. Glad for the confirmation.
Brief Answer:
ok
Detailed Answer:
HI
No problem, wish you better
If any unclear or unsure of anything, can let me know
ok
Detailed Answer:
HI
No problem, wish you better
If any unclear or unsure of anything, can let me know
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
