What foods can be eaten with acute gastroenteritis?

For patients with acute gastroenteritis, the diet should follow the principle of being light and bland, especially during an episode, when greater attention should be paid to dietary control to avoid worsening the condition. Generally, patients should eat more easily digestible foods such as white rice, congee, porridge, noodles, lean meat, eggs, plain milk, and vegetable soup. These foods are nutritious and easy to digest, meeting the patient's daily nutritional needs. Patients should also avoid consuming irritating foods such as spicy, fried, pickled, or smoked items, as these may irritate the stomach and exacerbate symptoms. It is important for patients to drink plenty of water to maintain hydration, but excessive intake should be avoided to prevent interference with nutrient absorption.