Can patients with gastroenteritis eat bread?

Sep 24, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the stomach and intestines. In general, patients with gastroenteritis can eat bread, but should control the amount consumed. Bread is a common staple food that provides energy and is relatively easy to digest, placing minimal burden on the gastrointestinal tract. It is recommended that patients with gastroenteritis choose bread that is sugar-free or low in sugar, and oil-free or low in oil.

Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the stomach and intestines. In general, patients with gastroenteritis can eat bread, but should control the amount consumed. The specific analysis is as follows:

Bread is a common staple food that provides energy and is relatively easy to digest, placing minimal burden on the gastrointestinal tract. It is recommended that patients with gastroenteritis choose bread that is sugar-free or low in sugar, and oil-free or low in oil, avoiding bread with excessive additives or fats, which may加重 the burden on the digestive system.

However, if the patient is in an acute phase of illness and experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, the intestines are in a state of high sensitivity. In such cases, eating bread is generally not recommended, as it may worsen discomfort. Patients should follow medical advice promptly and use medications such as montmorillonite powder, compound berberine tablets, or Bifidobacterium quadruple viable bacteria tablets for treatment.

During the treatment and recovery process of gastroenteritis, maintaining good dietary habits and avoiding oily, spicy, and hard-to-digest foods can help accelerate recovery.

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