Diarrhea is a common problem that can be caused by bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, consumption of contaminated food or beverages, or medications. The problem of diarrhea in children increases slightly after 6 months. Because for the proper development of children at this age, it is advisable to feed them complementary foods along with mother's milk.
Because there is a lack of water in the body during diarrhea, there is a need to pay special attention to the diet during this period. Even if you give milk to your child every day, it should also be stopped for a few days.
Should one drink milk during diarrhea or not?
Drinking milk during diarrhea is not beneficial. Milk contains a sugar called lactose, to digest which the body needs an enzyme called lactase. Lactase production decreases in many people during diarrhea, due to which lactose is not digested properly and the problem of diarrhea can increase further.
Fried foods
Oily and spicy foods should never be given to a child when he has diarrhea. This food can spoil the digestion process and increase diarrhea.
Leafy vegetables
However, leafy vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli are very beneficial for health. But it should not be consumed during diarrhea. It contains a high amount of fiber, which can increase diarrhea.
Beans
Legumes like pulses, kidney beans, gram, etc. also have high amounts of fiber. Besides, it also takes more time to digest, due to which eating it during diarrhea is harmful.
Fruit
Some fruits, such as oranges, grapes, and pineapples, have high acidity, which can make diarrhea worse. An exception is bananas, which can be eaten in diarrhea as it is a good source of potassium.
Caffeine and carbonated drinks
Tea, coffee, and cold drinks contain caffeine. Due to this, excess water accumulates in the body which can make diarrhea more severe.
Junk food
Junk food, processed food, and sweets should also be avoided. Instead of this, light and easily digestible food should be eaten during diarrhea.
