Preventing gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
Wash your hands before cooking or handling food
Sanitise surfaces, such as your kitchen counter or work desk, regularly
Keep raw foods separate from ready-to-eat foods
Avoid raw or undercooked food
Refrigerate and freeze perishable food promptly
Avoid close contact with infected individuals. If you are ill with gastroenteritis, you should avoid close contact with others until you feel better.
Talk to your doctor about vaccinations for your child
Home remedies to treat gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
In most cases, gastroenteritis will resolve itself on its own. If the symptoms persist, or are severe, you may need a course of antibiotics. However, if the symptoms are mild, you can try the following home remedies for gastroenteritis treatment:
Increase your fluid intake
Do not drink too much at once in case it triggers vomiting. Try to take in a cup of water every hour. Young children should have a smaller amount every 30 minutes. Frozen ice popsicles are another way to encourage your child to take in fluid if they aren’t getting enough.
Encourage rehydration with electrolytes
Oral rehydration solutions can be dissolved in your water, or you can try sports drinks, which can help to replenish what minerals and fluids that your body has lost. Try to avoid sugary drinks if you can. Your doctor can advise what might be best for you and can offer you infant solutions if you have young children.
Eat easily digestible foods
As you start to be able to keep food down, choose foods such as rice, potatoes, toast, and bananas. This will allow you to recover some energy หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ without disrupting your stomach. As you start to feel better, reintroduce food as part of your usual balanced diet. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and foods high in sugar or fat.
Get plenty of rest
Whenever you’re unwell, it’s essential to give your body enough time to rest. Your body needs adequate rest in order to recover fully.