Diet Chart For Typhoid Patient

Typhoid fever, an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, is common in some developing countries and affects more than 12 million people, annually. Typhoid spreads when people consume food or water, which is contaminated by the feces of another, infected person.

People with a poor immune system are more prone to the disease and are more likely to be severely affected. Intestinal ulcers, diarrhea or constipation, severe stomachache, and hemorrhage are common symptoms of the disease. Diet charts during typhoid should be given close attention, as it is an important part of the treatment. Gastrointestinal discomforts are common in typhoid; so care should be taken while cooking food and also choosing foods that are easy to digest. In this diet chart for typhoid patients, the main aim is strengthening the immune system, But our digestive system will not be incomplete action due to infection. So you should choose the foods which can easily digest and at the same time it could be sufficient to replenish the nutrients.

A high-calorie diet chart is recommended for those with typhoid fever. High-calorie foods help prevent weight loss while you are dealing with this infection. Examples of high-calorie foods include pasta, white rice, potatoes, white bread, bananas, and fruit juice. Avoid foods containing roughage, because they are hard to digest and can further irritate your already-inflamed intestines. Drink at least six to eight glasses of water every day.

Typhoid causes frequent watery diarrhea and fever, which can lead to dehydration. Increase the intake of liquid foods such as clear or vegetable broth, strained fruits, and fruit juice. Foods included in the diet chart for typhoid patients help replace electrolytes that are lost in diarrhea. If you become severely dehydrated, you may need to receive fluids intravenously in the hospital.

Do's

1. Drink more water( Min 6-8 glass)
2. Drink boiled and properly filtered water
3. Have boiled food.
4. Include good quality proteins(eggs, meat paste, fish, poultry) in properly cooked form.
5. Keep taking the prescribed antibiotics for as long as the doctor has asked you to take them.
6. Peel off the skin before eat.

Dont's

1. Avoid handling food or any other household things if there is a risk of spreading the disease.
2. Don't go for heavy meals, split your heavy meals and do frequent small meals.
3. Avoid high fiber foods.

1. Cereals: Properly cooked white rice, white bread
2. Pulses: Thin dhal
3. Vegetables: Properly cooked and mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Ashguard.
4. Fruits: Banana(small),Oranges and Apple( Without skin),Tender Coconut water.
5. Milk and Milk products: Yoghurt, Buttermilk.
6. Meat, Fish and Egg: Boiled egg, Chicken keema, Boilled fish.
7. Oil: 1Tbsp/ day( Olive oil, Mustard Oil, Rice bran Oil, Canola oil Sugar: 2 Tsp/ day.