Do you need to avoid certain foods when you have roseola?

Patient's question:

My baby is usually very greedy when it comes to food. Last week, he was sent to the hospital due to a sudden high fever. It was discovered that he had a case of roseola. However, he kept complaining about wanting to eat. I’m not sure if there are any dietary restrictions for roseola. I’ve never had this illness before, so I’m not very familiar with it.

Doctor's answer:

When a child has a rash, it is necessary to follow a dietary restriction. Especially avoid various spicy, irritating, greasy, oily, and fried foods. Do not eat seafood, hot pot, barbecue, or similar foods. Encourage the child to drink more warm water, eat fresh vegetables, and consume low-sugar fruits, which will help the illness recover better. In terms of diet, you can have some easily digestible and absorbable foods like white rice porridge, millet porridge, and noodle soup.

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