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Suffering From Stomach Flu, Headache. What Kind Of Diet Should I Follow?
Hello,
I was wondering what types of foods I could be eating right now? I think I have a stomach flu. I threw up all last night. I even threw up water/gingerale. I ate ice chips all day and recently tried an ounce of Gatorade. I am trying some chicken broth and a piece of white bread as a nurse mentioned to me that these things would be ok to try. Is there anything else. I have a horrible headache and I am starving. Also can I take any medications for my headache? Also how do I prevent my family from catching this awful flu? I have been spraying Lysol and washing my hands a lot.
Thank you.
I was wondering what types of foods I could be eating right now? I think I have a stomach flu. I threw up all last night. I even threw up water/gingerale. I ate ice chips all day and recently tried an ounce of Gatorade. I am trying some chicken broth and a piece of white bread as a nurse mentioned to me that these things would be ok to try. Is there anything else. I have a horrible headache and I am starving. Also can I take any medications for my headache? Also how do I prevent my family from catching this awful flu? I have been spraying Lysol and washing my hands a lot.
Thank you.
Fri, 27 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Stomach flu is there , vomiting also present .
Naturally there develops burning sensation in stomach ,so it seems ice will provide some relief but that is not true, rather it aggravate the condition. so also chicken broth & white bread ,so avoid these.
Headache is due to flu so in my opinion get 1-2 ringer lactates type fluid drips after consultation with a physician.
Fried, spicy, fatty, junk food will aggravate the condition, so avoid.
Banana , rice fat free curd will help.
Since you are having stomach , at present , at least you can't prevent infect to others, however wear mask over face .
Good luck. Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Stomach flu is there , vomiting also present .
Naturally there develops burning sensation in stomach ,so it seems ice will provide some relief but that is not true, rather it aggravate the condition. so also chicken broth & white bread ,so avoid these.
Headache is due to flu so in my opinion get 1-2 ringer lactates type fluid drips after consultation with a physician.
Fried, spicy, fatty, junk food will aggravate the condition, so avoid.
Banana , rice fat free curd will help.
Since you are having stomach , at present , at least you can't prevent infect to others, however wear mask over face .
Good luck. Dr. HET
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