Dietary suggestions for treating Infective Hepatitis - World Hepatitis Day-27th July
World Hepatitis Day-27th July Hepatitis is an infectious disease characterized by inflammation and degeneration of the Liver cells. The treatment involves adequate rest, a nutritious high-protein, high carbohydrate, moderate fat diet. Here are the considerations kept in mind while treating a patient suffering from Hepatitis: Serving six to eight small frequent meals ensures effective digestion and better appetite. In the initial acute stages, the patient should be offered semi-solid, liquid diet with low fat. This assists recovery from nausea and also avoids stress on all the gastro organs. Fat/oil/ghee/butter should be avoided in the initial few days. As the convalescence progresses, a wider selection of food with texture and consistency changes can be offered. Foods which can be included: Sugar, glucose, honey, cereals, pulses, skimmed milk and milk products, boiled/poached eggs, fruits and vegetables ( certain strongly flavored vegetables may aggravate nausea),coconut ...