Can children with fever eat watermelon?

Jun 24, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My child really loves to eat watermelon, but he has a fever recently. Can children with a fever eat watermelon?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Children with fever can适量ly eat watermelon. Watermelon not only contains abundant water, helping to replenish fluids lost during fever, but also is rich in nutrients such as protein amino acids, vitamin C, and glucose, all of which can help boost children's immunity. In addition, watermelon has a diuretic effect;适量 consumption can promote urination, accelerate metabolism, and aid in restoring normal body temperature. Parents should pay attention to controlling the amount of watermelon consumed; it is recommended to limit daily intake to avoid gastrointestinal disturbances such as bloating or diarrhea caused by excessive consumption. Furthermore, children with diabetes or those with cold body constitution should avoid eating watermelon as much as possible.