Diarrhea and vomiting are both symptoms of gastroenteritis, a condition that is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It’s important to know what to eat when you have diarrhea and vomiting so that you can recover quickly and begin to feel better.
If your diarrheal illness lasts more than 3 days, see your doctor.
What To Give Someone With Diarrhea And Vomiting
The best thing you can do for someone with diarrhea and vomiting is to stay home from work and school until they have recovered from their symptoms. This will prevent the spread of infection and help them feel better.
There are some specific foods that will help reduce symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting during an illness:
Bananas: Bananas are high in potassium, which helps replace electrolytes lost through excessive fluid loss due to diarrhea. This fruit will also help settle an upset stomach.
Chicken broth: Chicken broth contains sodium, which helps replace electrolytes lost through excessive fluid loss due to diarrhea. This should be given only after the first 24 hours of an illness because it is high in salt (sodium). After the first 24 hours, you can use bouillon cubes or granules (no added salt) instead because they contain
What to feed a child with diarrhea and vomiting
The first step in treating diarrhea and vomiting is to determine what is causing it. The most common cause of both is viral gastroenteritis, which can be treated with lots of fluids and rest. In some cases, however, the cause is bacterial or parasitic infection, which requires antibiotics or anti-parasitic drugs.
If your child has diarrhea and vomiting caused by a virus (the most common cause), he will usually recover without any medical treatment within 48 hours if he stays well-hydrated with lots of clear fluids like water or diluted apple juice. If your child has severe dehydration or other complications such as high fever or blood in his stool, see your doctor right away so that these problems can be treated promptly.
If your child has diarrhea and vomiting caused by a bacterial infection (less common), you may need to give him antibiotics. Let your doctor know how long he has had symptoms: if they have been going on for less than 24 hours, he’s likely fine without antibiotics; if they’ve been going on longer than that and especially if there are no signs of improvement after two days of home treatment with oral rehydration therapy (described below), you should probably see a doctor who can prescribe antibiotics
You can give your child water, fruit juice, or soda as long as it’s not too sweet.
Juice is good for diarrhea and vomiting.
Bananas are a great source of potassium and other minerals that help replace the body’s fluids lost in diarrhea. Bananas also contain pectin, which helps add bulk to stool and promotes bowel movements.
Pears are high in fiber, which helps keep your digestive tract moving smoothly. You can also try eating them raw or sautéing them in butter before adding them to your cereal or oatmeal.
Applesauce contains pectin and soluble fiber that can help soothe an upset stomach — just make sure it’s unsweetened! Applesauce is also easy on your digestive system since it doesn’t require much digestion before being absorbed into your bloodstream. If you have trouble keeping food down when you’re sick with diarrhea or vomiting, applesauce may be a good choice for you.
Raspberries are another good source of fiber because they contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Eating raspberries will help soothe an upset stomach by helping keep things moving along smoothly through your gastrointestinal tract and adding bulk to your stool so it’s easier
When you have diarrhea and vomiting, it’s best to avoid foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt. These include:
Milk, yogurt, cheese and other dairy products
Meat, fish and poultry
Nuts and nut butters
Fried foods
Caffeine (coffee, tea, cola)
Soda and other sugary drinks
Baked goods
Fruits can be a good choice when you’re feeling ill. Try these options:
Bananas are easy on the stomach because they contain potassium, which helps fight dehydration. They also have a natural coating that protects your stomach from getting upset. Bananas are high in carbohydrates so they may cause cramping if your diarrhea is severe.
Pears contain pectin fiber that helps maintain bowel regularity; they also provide a small amount of protein to help keep you feeling full between meals. Pears are also high in natural sugars so try to limit their intake if you’re experiencing nausea or vomiting as well as diarrhea.
When you have diarrhea, there are some fruits that are recommended and some to avoid. These include:
Apples
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
Grapes (seedless)
Grapefruit
Honeydew melon
Kiwi fruit
Lemons or limes (3-4 slices or wedges) or citrus juices
Melons (cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon). Avoid bananas, papayas, and mangoes. These can worsen diarrhea because they contain more sugar than other fruits.
What to Give Someone With Diarrhea and Vomiting
If you have diarrhea, you may feel weak, tired and dehydrated. If your diarrhea is severe, you may also experience vomiting. When someone has diarrhea and vomiting, they are at risk for dehydration and need to receive treatment both for their diarrhea and vomiting.
What do I have when I have Diarrhea & Vomiting?
Diarrhea can be caused by many different things such as viruses, bacteria or parasites. Some people will have one type of diarrhea while others may have more than one type of diarrhea at the same time. The most common types of diarrhea include:
Osmotic diarrhea – This occurs when your body loses too much salt or sugar due to infection or other problems.
Exudative diarrhea – This occurs when fluids leak out of your intestines due to inflammation or infection in your intestines (colon). Your stool may look very loose with lots of mucus in it when this happens.
Secretory diarrhea – This happens when extra fluid and electrolytes are released into the colon from your pancreas (pancreatic insufficiency), liver (liver cirrhosis), or small intestine (intestinal mucosa) as a result of damage to these