Diet for Dengue Fever Patients

Dengue is flu like viral illness caused by any of the four types of dengue virus (DEN-1 to 4). Many people wonder if there is special kind of diet recommended during and after dengue fever.

• There is no recommendation regarding diet during dengue fever and after dengue fever. Like with any other febrile illness, eat foods which can be easily digested. Your diet can include boiled vegetables, rice gruel, porridge, soup, toast, apples, bananas and tea.
• Drink plenty of fluids such as oral rehydration solution, fresh juice, soups, and coconut water. This will help to prevent dehydration due to vomiting and high fever.
• Avoid fried foods and foods with oil, spices and salt. You can use lemon juice or certain herbs to enhance the flavour of your food.
• According to some experts of Ayurveda, tea made with fever reducing herbs such as ginger and cardamom is helpful.
• Ayurveda recommends having the juice or the extract of two fresh crushed papaya leaves. Take this juice daily. It is considered a good home remedy for the treatment of dengue fever.

If you have any doubt regarding your diet during dengue fever, consult your doctor to avoid any complications.

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