Question
What dietary precautions should be taken after a child takes deworming medicine? The child is currently four and a half years old.
Answer
Hello, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and increase the intake of foods rich in dietary fiber. Water and dietary fiber help to enhance intestinal peristalsis and promote defecation, thereby expelling the worms that have been killed or paralyzed by the medication in a timely manner. High-fiber foods include grains, nuts, fresh vegetables (such as celery, chives, spinach, etc.), and fruits (such as bananas, peaches, strawberries, etc.). In addition, it is advisable to reduce the intake of spicy, hot, and irritating foods such as strong tea, coffee, chili, ginger, scallions, garlic, dog meat, and mutton, as these foods can easily cause constipation and may affect the effectiveness of deworming. Drink plenty of water, and wish you good health!