Question
What dietary restrictions should infants and young children with diarrhea follow?
Answer
Dietary Restrictions for Infants with Diarrhea: 1. Infants with diarrhea should avoid extremely cold and irritating foods. Extremely cold fruits, cold salads, and other cold foods, as well as spicy foods like chili and mustard, can irritate the intestines and should not be consumed when experiencing nausea or vomiting. 2. Infants with diarrhea should also avoid foods that can cause abdominal pain. Legumes and excessive milk can cause intestinal bloating, which can alleviate nausea and vomiting. Some children may have diarrhea due to an inability to absorb lactose from milk, so it is recommended to discontinue milk products containing lactose during nausea or vomiting, and gradually reintroduce them in small amounts after the illness has subsided, until they gradually recover. However, yogurt containing lactic acid bacteria can inhibit harmful bacteria in the intestines and is lactose-free, making it suitable for consumption.