Should I eat when I have a stomach bug?

Question

Ive had sickness and diorrhea this morning but feel slightly better now. I am hoping to go out tonight for my birthday. Should I try to eat something to line my stomach? And if so what should I eat? Dont really want to be sick again!

Answer 1

If you have been sick no give your tummy a chance to rest for a few hours.
Drink little and often, toast is good for sickness and will line the tummy better.
I also read red coke not diet coke but the red one is also good for sickness as it has something in it that will help you and have tried and tested it.
Happy birthday by the way and there is a lot of this bug going around wash hands before food and drink and after also when visiting the loo as cross infection via hands worst sorce of spreading.

Answer 2

I just had this it hit me at 3am today and didn't stop till about 3pm, I had worse pains then from when I drank too much for New Years Even to give you an idea. I followed the "Brat" diet for recovery.......Banana, Rice, Apple Sauce and Toast. After starting to only be able to eat around 5pm I'm feeling 100% better and finally got ride of a bad headache that I was battling probably from being dehydrated. Also, Jello and flat soda can help out too. Eat slowly, so not to push yourself and go quickly back into what you were trying to get ride of aka the stomach pains, etc. Good Luck. Hope your feeling better.

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Answer 4

Never starve your body during any circumstance, especailly when sick. You should avoid dairy as much as possible. It creates more mucas and is harder to digest. Ginger Ale is a good ole' timey cure for a stomach bug. According to suburban tradition, the cure is chicken soup and Sprite.

Answer 5

If you don't feel like eating, then don't. But you can try to sip a little Coke and crushed ice, or ginger ale. It's important that you don't dehydrate.

If you feel better later, try something very mild such as dry toast or crackers.

Feel better.

Answer 6

BRAT diet:

B.ananas, R.ice, A.pplesauce, T.oast this helps to bulk up the stool and make it less runny

For the nausea crackers, and white soda

Dont overdo it tonight though take it easy, no alcohol... it will make the symptoms worse

Answer 7

Also include 10 grams associated with fiber to satiate hunger longer which will help prevent bloating from constipation.

Answer 8

dont have any dairy food that will upset you again
dry toast or biscuits lemonade room temperature or black tea and sugar
you have to go easy on what you eat next few days nothing fatty

Answer 9

I quote from a website here :]

If You Have Diarrhea:
- Drink plenty of liquids, including water, diluted fruit juices and flavored drink mixes.
- Stay away from caffeinated beverages, which act as diuretics.
- Eat salty foods, as they promote water retention.
- Stay away from foods like milk that contain lactose.
- Eat bananas, mangoes and diluted orange and nectar juices to replace minerals you may have lost.
- Avoid foods that are high in fat.
- Eat low-fiber foods, such as white rice, white bread and cooked fruits and vegetables without the skin.

If You are Nauseous and Vomiting:
- Drink clear, cool beverages and soups; and eat gelatin, particularly between meals. Eat as slowly as possible.
- Try ice cubes made from clear fruit juices.
- Have small, frequent meals.
- Choose low-fat, mildly flavored foods.
- Eat salted foods, such as pretzels or crackers.
- Try chilled foods, such as cottage cheese with fruit, tuna salad or cold chicken.

Answer 10

Stick to plain foods, no grease or greasy sauces.
Don't have anything sweet like chocolate either.
Mint tea also helps upset stomachs.
Plenty of water as well.