Can people with a fever eat tamarind cake?
Apr 30, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, if tamarind cake contains a large amount of sugar or additives, it may increase the body's burden. During a fever, digestive function is usually weakened; high-sugar foods are not only difficult to digest, but may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort and even affect the fever-reduction process. Particularly during a high fever, consuming such foods could lead to a recurrence of symptoms or delay recovery.
Febrile patients, or those with a fever, may consume a small amount of tamarind cake when their body temperature is stable and the product contains no irritating ingredients. However, it should be avoided if the fever persists or if the tamarind cake contains excessive sugar. If any abnormalities occur, prompt medical attention is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:
If the tamarind cake contains large amounts of sugar or additives, it may increase the body's burden. During a fever, digestive function is usually weakened. High-sugar foods are not only difficult to digest but may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort and even affect the process of reducing the fever. Particularly in cases of high fever (for example, high fever), consuming such foods might cause the illness to recur or delay recovery.
If the tamarind cake is made from natural ingredients, without excessive added sugar or other irritating components, and if the fever symptoms have eased and the body temperature has become stable, then a small amount may be consumed. Tamarind itself contains certain organic acids and dietary fiber, and moderate intake will not impose a significant burden on the body. However, consumption should still be controlled to avoid unnecessary metabolic stress.
Patients with fever are advised to take medications such as ibuprofen tablets or acetaminophen tablets under a doctor's guidance for treatment.
