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Patients recovering from dengue fever need time to fully recover, sometimes it can take months. Therefore, a diet during the recovery period after dengue fever is very important because it can help patients return to normal more quickly.
1. What is Dengue?
Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the Dengue virus and has a high risk of outbreaks when conditions are favorable. Dengue virus enters from sick people to healthy people through mosquitoes, mainly Aedes Aegypti species. Dengue fever is caused by dengue virus with 4 serotypes, denoted D1, D2, D3, D4. So theoretically a person can get dengue up to 4 times with 4 different viruses.
Dengue fever can occur all year round, but the risk of a major outbreak is concentrated in the period from May to November every year. The symptoms of dengue fever will vary greatly depending on the stage and type of disease the patient has.
If you are suffering from dengue fever, the patient should go to the hospital to see a doctor and prescribe appropriate drugs. Besides, to quickly recover from dengue fever, patients cannot ignore the role of nutrition. Certain nutrients can help speed up the recovery period after dengue fever, the most important of which are the following:
Vitamin A : Facilitates B cell proliferation and cell activation T cells, and at the same time affect the activity of macrophages, so when supplemented, it will support increased resistance and destroy pathogenic viruses; Vitamin C: Supports increased production of interferon, facilitating the phagocytic function of white blood cells to take place more smoothly; Vitamin D: Has the effect of inhibiting the inflammatory response, while supporting the increase of Interleukin-10 production and improving the body's resistance; Vitamin E: Protects cell membranes from oxidative damage, removes peroxyl radicals, enhances immune function through enzyme activation and alters gene expression; Folic acid: Has blood-tonic effect and promotes hematological recovery; Zinc: Facilitates lymphocyte maturation, increases cytokine production, promotes T cell and neutrophil activity, accelerates apoptosis.
2. Foods to supplement in the recovery period after dengue fever
Coconut water: This is a source of essential minerals and salts for the body. Pineapple juice helps patients maintain normal electrolyte levels, prevent dehydration due to high fever and reduce body weakness. Patients recovering from dengue fever should drink two cups of coconut water per day during the recovery period. However, some special people such as low blood pressure, history of diabetes, kidney failure or electrolyte disorders should consult a doctor when using coconut water regularly.
Juice: Water is very important in the recovery from dengue fever. Liquid foods have the advantage of being quickly absorbed by the body, both rehydrating and overcoming weakness. Juice, especially citrus fruits, is the body's best source of important vitamins and antioxidants. Oranges are full of essential nutrients and vitamins, including immune-boosting vitamin C, gut-friendly, and fiber to help ease digestive problems. In addition, another fruit, kiwi, is known as a source of many essential nutrients, so kiwi can be a food that patients after recovering from dengue fever should use.
Herbal tea: Patients recovering from dengue fever can choose from mixed teas containing cardamom, mint, ginger, cinnamon... Another use of herbal tea is to create a good night's sleep. , support the body to rest for maximum time and speed up the recovery process after dengue fever.
Porridge, soup:
The patient's body after recovering from dengue fever needs a lot of energy. The great advantage of the soup porridge is that it is very easy to digest, helping the patient not feel heavy and bloated after eating too much. Dishes such as lean meat porridge, chicken porridge supplement many essential nutrients for patients during the recovery period; Another ingredient in the indispensable soup porridge is vegetables. A possible meal for patients recovering from dengue fever should be prepared in the form of soup or pureed vegetables, with tofu or a little lean meat to increase protein. These dishes will provide adequate energy, fiber and necessary minerals. Whole grains are a good ingredient because they are high in fiber and other nutrients. Other high fiber foods such as oats can be easily digested, so it is good for patients recovering from dengue fever, because it helps to fight the bad effects of the virus.
3. What should patients who recover from dengue fever avoid eating?
The recovery period after dengue fever is not easy, so along with the addition of foods to help the body recover quickly, the patient should pay attention to the foods to avoid, including:
Fried foods fried and junk food: These foods contain a lot of unhealthy fats, so patients in the recovery period after dengue fever should minimize these foods; Spicy foods: Similar to fried foods, spicy foods also make the body unhealthy and affect the recovery process from dengue fever; Coffee: The list of foods to avoid during the recovery period after dengue fever cannot be complete without coffee because it contains a lot of caffeine. This substance can lead to the breakdown of muscle cells, as well as hinder the body's ability to recover after dengue fever; Alcohol: Similar to coffee, wine or alcoholic beverages are inherently harmful to health in both normal people and people who have just recovered from dengue. Alcohol is one of the causes of dehydration, which is especially serious in dengue patients and therefore should be avoided by patients. Once you understand the role of nutrition in the recovery period after dengue fever, patients can apply the diet from today. This is not only good for health, but also limits unnecessary effects later.
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