Patient's question:
Nasal discharge, slight cough. Nasal discharge has lasted for about four or five days. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Taking Xiao'er Ganmao Granules. How to assist: The child has a cold. What foods can the child eat? Drinking congee for two or three days in a row, the child is unwilling to eat...Doctor's answer:
During fever, metabolism slows down significantly, leading to a substantial increase in the consumption of nutrients and water. However, the secretion of digestive fluids greatly decreases, and the ability to absorb nutrients also weakens, with the movement of the gastrointestinal tract already slowing down. Therefore, for children with high fever, it is essential to provide them with adequate fluids, digest large amounts of inorganic salts and vitamins, and supply sufficient energy and protein. The diet should primarily consist of liquid and semi-liquid foods, advocating for small, frequent meals.Medical Advice: Common liquid foods include:
(1) Milk. Milk can provide children with a certain amount of protein, and adding sufficient rice soup can supply many carbohydrates.
(2) Rice soup. Rice soup can supply children with carbohydrates, and it has abundant moisture, making it easy for sick children to digest. It is obtained by boiling pork until tender and then removing the residue.
(3) Mung bean soup. Mung beans are beneficial and have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and cooling.
(4) Fresh fruit juice. In summer, you can drink watermelon juice, which has the effects of clearing heat, cooling, moistening the lungs, and diuretic; in autumn and winter, you can drink fresh pear juice, which has the effects of moistening the lungs, calming the heart, clearing the lungs, and expelling phlegm; fresh orange juice has the effects of expelling dampness, cooling blood, clearing the lungs, and promoting blood circulation.
Common semi-liquid foods include porridge, eggs, and soft noodles. It is worth noting that during the acute phase of the illness, liquid foods are generally recommended, while semi-liquid foods are suitable during the recovery or fever-reduction phase. If a child with high fever has poor appetite, do not force them to eat, as it may cause discomfort and vomiting afterward. However, it is essential to pay attention to fluid intake. Additionally, during the feverish period, avoid suddenly introducing new foods that the child has not eaten before to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Care and Support: Wishing your baby a speedy recovery!