What should a typhoid patient eat?

What should a typhoid patient eat?

There is no doubt that typhoid patients undergo a diet to maintain weight, especially because they lose weight due to symptoms of the disease, what is this diet?

To be sure, patients with typhoid are gradually losing weight, so they should follow a high-calorie diet. Read the article to find out.

Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi, which is spread through contaminated food or water or through direct contact with an infected person.

Typhoid symptoms include:

High temperature
Headache
Abdominal pain
Constipation or diarrhea
Muscle pain
Anorexia
Weight loss.
As a result of constant weight loss in typhoid patients, they should follow a diet that compensates for carbohydrates and body fat.

What should a typhoid patient eat?
When you suffer from typhoid, taking a small amount of calorie-rich food at regular intervals helps to maintain the strength and energy of your body.Here are some of the foods you should eat:

High-calorie food, such as pasta, boiled potatoes, white bread and bananas, where it contains a lot of energy needed to fight typhoid fever.
It is important to provide your body with as much fluid as possible, because typhoid causes severe diarrhea and fever that can lead to dehydration.
Dehydration associated with typhoid can lead to a lot of complications during treatment, so eat food that is high in water, such as fresh fruit juice.

Eat food that is high in carbohydrates, but it must be easy to digest, such as boiled rice, baked potatoes and boiled eggs.
Dairy products should be consumed in large quantities.
Honey is a high-sugar food, so it is important for typhoid patients.
Typhoid diet should include yogurt and eggs, it is easier to digest than meat and can compensate for protein deficiency in the body.
Vegetaria

ns can also eat legumes and high-protein cheese.

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, where they can help reduce inflammation in the body.
Foods to avoid
There are a range of foods to avoid in the typhoid diet:

Avoid high-fiber foods
Avoid vegetables such as cabbage and capsicum as they cause gas and bloating
Avoid food that has a strong flavor of onion and garlic
You should avoid spicy foods that contain acetic acid such as pepper, hot sauce and vinegar
Obesity, butter and fried food should also be avoided.
Tips you should follow
If you have typhoid, do the following:

Always wash vegetables and fruits before you eat them
Avoid places that do not maintain hygiene
Wash your hands before you eat
Do not buy fruits and vegetables from street vendors
Drink bottled water
If you experience symptoms as a result of eating certain foods, contact your doctor immediately.

By Dr Mahad Shah 
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