Gut Health Problems - November 2017
In the tenth issue of Gut Health Problems, we have sneaky ways to introduce healthy choices into your kid's diet, myths and facts about celiac disease, colon cancer, tips to make every stool easier, and more. Thanksgiving and the bulk of the holidays are right around the corner, making this an exciting time to be with family, enjoy great food and warm sentiments. Unfortunately for many, gut distress and digestion problems often accompany this season. At Gut Health Problems, we're here to change that.
In the tenth issue of Gut Health Problems, we have sneaky ways to introduce healthy choices into your kid's diet, myths and facts about celiac disease, colon cancer, tips to make every stool easier, and more. Thanksgiving and the bulk of the holidays are right around the corner, making this an exciting time to be with family, enjoy great food and warm sentiments. Unfortunately for many, gut distress and digestion problems often accompany this season. At Gut Health Problems, we're here to change that.
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THE IMPACT OF AGE ON STOMACH FLU SEVERITY<br />
Because their immune systems are still developing, young children have a harder<br />
time fighting off viral infections; their lighter weight also makes them more susceptible<br />
to dehydration. Viral gastroenteritis is also a greater threat to the elderly, who are more<br />
susceptible to infections and take longer to get over them. Chronic illnesses like heart<br />
disease, cancer, asthma, kidney disease, HIV and other immune-suppressing infections, and<br />
other conditions can make the stomach flu more serious.<br />
DON’T RUSH THROUGH THE RECOVERY PROCESS<br />
Once you’ve gotten over the diarrhea and vomiting caused by the stomach flu, your<br />
natural instinct will be to make up for the meals you’ve missed. Don’t rush to whip up a big<br />
feast, though. It’s a good idea to keep your food intake modest until your symptoms have<br />
been safely gone for a few days. Keep your meals small and maintain a steady but modest<br />
intake of fluids. The goal here is to keep from distending the stomach until it’s fully healed.<br />
If you overload it too fast, you may experience an unpleasant relapse; it’s better to stick to<br />
lighter meals until you’re safely out of the woods.<br />
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