natasha2
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Guidance for me and my mother in stomach flu symptoms and recovery concerning what to eat. How much and when. I am recovering and she has again diarrhea.
For stomach flu recovery, it's important to focus on hydration and easily digestible foods. Here are some general guidelines:
1. **Hydration**:
- Drink plenty of fluids such as water, clear broths, or oral rehydration solutions to prevent dehydration.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol as they can dehydrate you further.
2. **Diet**:
- Start with bland foods like toast, rice, bananas, applesauce, and crackers (BRAT diet).
- Gradually reintroduce other foods as tolerated, avoiding spicy, fatty, or dairy-rich foods initially.
- Eat small, frequent meals instead of large ones.
3. **Timing**:
- Begin with small sips of fluids and bland foods every few hours.
- Increase intake as tolerated, listening to your body's signals.
4. **Diarrhea Management**:
- For diarrhea, continue with hydration and bland foods.
- Avoid foods that can irritate the digestive system, such as high-fiber foods, until symptoms improve.
5. **Consult a Healthcare Provider**:
- If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice for further guidance and to rule out other conditions.
Remember, everyone's recovery process is different, so adjust based on how you and your mother feel.
For stomach flu recovery, it's important to focus on hydration and easily digestible foods. Here are some general guidelines:
1. **Hydration**:
- Drink plenty of fluids such as water, clear broths, or oral rehydration solutions to prevent dehydration.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol as they can dehydrate you further.
2. **Diet**:
- Start with bland foods like toast, rice, bananas, applesauce, and crackers (BRAT diet).
- Gradually reintroduce other foods as tolerated, avoiding spicy, fatty, or dairy-rich foods initially.
- Eat small, frequent meals instead of large ones.
3. **Timing**:
- Begin with small sips of fluids and bland foods every few hours.
- Increase intake as tolerated, listening to your body's signals.
4. **Diarrhea Management**:
- For diarrhea, continue with hydration and bland foods.
- Avoid foods that can irritate the digestive system, such as high-fiber foods, until symptoms improve.
5. **Consult a Healthcare Provider**:
- If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice for further guidance and to rule out other conditions.
Remember, everyone's recovery process is different, so adjust based on how you and your mother feel.