Fruit Juice and Gastric Influenza

Gastric influenza, or influenza, is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Gastric flu usually causes massive fluid loss due to vomiting and diarrhea. To avoid dehydration, it is important to drink more water. Acidic juices, such as orange juice, are generally not recommended for stomach discomfort, although many fruits contain antimicrobial compounds that may help fight infection. If your stomach flu causes diarrhea or vomiting for more than two days, consult your doctor.

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gastric influenza

is called viral gastroenteritis in medicine, because gastrointestinal mucosal inflammation is the initial complication. According to MEDLINE plus, viral gastroenteritis is the main cause of severe diarrhea in adults and children. It is mainly caused by rotavirus and several other viruses. These viruses often appear in contaminated food or drinking water, causing symptoms within 48 hours, but usually within a few hours. The highest risk groups for severe gastric influenza include infants, the elderly and people with impaired immune systems. The main symptoms of

symptoms caused by gastric virus include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle ache and fever. The most serious complication of severe gastric influenza is dehydration due to excessive fluid loss. Without supplementation of lost water and electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, dehydration caused by gastric influenza can become a medical emergency within 48 hours. Symptoms of dehydration include mental disorder, dizziness, fatigue, headache, extreme thirst, hypotension and palpitation. The main problem with gastric flu is that it is difficult to keep fluids in the body for a long time.

Family therapy for anti-dehydration mainly includes prevention of dehydration and supplementation of minerals and electrolytes. Most medical authorities advise against fruit juice because they believe that the acidity of fruit juice can irritate the stomach and fructose may aggravate the large intestine, leading to more diarrhea. On the contrary, water, electrolyte solution and diluted chicken soup are often recommended. After supplementing your body fluids, it is recommended to replace lost minerals and vitamins with a calf diet. Brat diet is the abbreviation for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. They are the mildest foods that are least likely to stimulate the gastrointestinal system.

According to Contemporary Nutrition: Functional Approaches, the potential benefits of fresh juice are less acidity and less sugar than concentrated juice. Fresh squeezed citrus juice is also rich in citric acid and vitamin C, showing antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Therefore, fresh orange juice or grapefruit juice may help to fight stomach infections and shorten the course of disease. Less acidic juices include blueberries, papaya and peaches. Fruit juice also contains a variety of vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Perhaps a good strategy is to wait until you stop vomiting, and then mix fresh juice and water in a 50:50 ratio. If this mixture aggravates your diarrhea, stop taking it. Talk to your doctor about how to safely fight stomach flu at home.