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What Diet Should Be Followed After Typhoid And Jaundice?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: Recently i have suffered from Typhoid and Jaundice, wanted to understand what kind of diet i should follow now.So now my motion is also not proper please recommend some tips to me?
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Answered by Meenakshi Attrey (25 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Low fat high fluid diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

Thank you for using HealthcareMagic.

Typhoid and jaundice both have a direct effect on the digestive system and require special dietary care even when the symptoms subside. You are required to consume easy to digest foods that would give rest to the liver also. First thing is to maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance. To do so, take plenty of plain water, tender coconut water and drinks like fresh soups (not the packed ready to make types), salted lemon juice with sugar or honey ( no soda), barley water will also be helpful.
The other precautions that you must follow are:

•     Take small and frequent meals.
•     Include light foods in the diet and avoid the peel or seeds of the fruits, wherever possible.
•     Take protein rich foods; include low fat milk, and its products. If you eat non veg then add white meats in moderation and avoid yolk when taking eggs. Other protein rich foods are dal and nut butters., which may be taken in moderation.
•     Exclude the dietary fibers, as the intestinal lining is damaged. However, during the recovery phase, seed less cucumber, grated and boiled carrot, or beetroot may be gradually introduced in small portions.
•     Avoid caffeine and carbonated beverages.
•     Avoid capsicum, cabbage, turnip, reddish, garlic and onions.

Completely avoid the fried and spicy food. This may cause flatulence or vomiting. The saturated fats like ghee, cream and butter should be completely avoided.. Include the healthy fats like vegetable oils in the diet and restrict the fat intake to approx. 4 tsp. per day. Cream and butter preparations, like puffs, cakes and cookies are also to be strictly avoided. Nuts and Dry fruits may be included in the diet, while keeping a check on their quantities.

A diet low in fat, sugar and fiber is also good for managing the motion. Make sure that you do light physical activity with your doctors permission, this would to help your diet perform get better and faster. Strictly avoid the outside food and too much spices.

Hope this answers your query.

Please feel free to contact me for further discussion.

Thanks and best Regards,
Meenakshi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Diet Should Be Followed After Typhoid And Jaundice?

Brief Answer: Low fat high fluid diet Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Thank you for using HealthcareMagic. Typhoid and jaundice both have a direct effect on the digestive system and require special dietary care even when the symptoms subside. You are required to consume easy to digest foods that would give rest to the liver also. First thing is to maintain the fluid and electrolyte balance. To do so, take plenty of plain water, tender coconut water and drinks like fresh soups (not the packed ready to make types), salted lemon juice with sugar or honey ( no soda), barley water will also be helpful. The other precautions that you must follow are: • Take small and frequent meals. • Include light foods in the diet and avoid the peel or seeds of the fruits, wherever possible. • Take protein rich foods; include low fat milk, and its products. If you eat non veg then add white meats in moderation and avoid yolk when taking eggs. Other protein rich foods are dal and nut butters., which may be taken in moderation. • Exclude the dietary fibers, as the intestinal lining is damaged. However, during the recovery phase, seed less cucumber, grated and boiled carrot, or beetroot may be gradually introduced in small portions. • Avoid caffeine and carbonated beverages. • Avoid capsicum, cabbage, turnip, reddish, garlic and onions. Completely avoid the fried and spicy food. This may cause flatulence or vomiting. The saturated fats like ghee, cream and butter should be completely avoided.. Include the healthy fats like vegetable oils in the diet and restrict the fat intake to approx. 4 tsp. per day. Cream and butter preparations, like puffs, cakes and cookies are also to be strictly avoided. Nuts and Dry fruits may be included in the diet, while keeping a check on their quantities. A diet low in fat, sugar and fiber is also good for managing the motion. Make sure that you do light physical activity with your doctors permission, this would to help your diet perform get better and faster. Strictly avoid the outside food and too much spices. Hope this answers your query. Please feel free to contact me for further discussion. Thanks and best Regards, Meenakshi