Typhoid is often passed on through contaminated food and drinking water, and it is more prevalent in places where handwashing is less frequent and where sanitation facilities are poor. The two major symptoms of typhoid are fever and rash. Other symptoms can include weakness, abdominal pain, constipation and headache. If typhoid is caught early, it can be successfully treated with antibiotics. However, if it is not treated, typhoid can be fatal. Thus it is necessary to follow proper guidelines and measures if one is suffering from the infection.
Moreover, a proper diet must be followed as the body is weak in course of recovery and needs adequate nutrition. Here is a look at what foods must be avoided and consumed when suffering from Typhoid. Avoid raw, unpeeled fruits and vegetables that may have been washed with contaminated water, especially lettuce and fruits like berries that can't be peeled.
Bananas, avocados, and oranges make better choices, but be sure you peel them yourself. Foods that contain spices, seasonings, oil, and acetic acid can aggravate the inflammation in the intestines.
It is thus advisable to avoid food items such as chilli, pepper, vinegar, hot sauce, salad dressings, canned fruits and vegetables. Vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, and cauliflower are known to cause excess gas. These vegetables contain raffinose, which is a complex sugar that the body has trouble digesting. Thus, they must be avoided. You should avoid foods with strong flavours such as onions and garlic as they may lead to inflammation.
Foods like soybeans, nuts, seeds and eggs are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. They are beneficial for typhoid affected patients as they reduce inflammation in the body. Foods high in carbohydrates are necessary to provide energy to the body. Because energy is lost during typhoid fever, semi-solid food is a better option for recovering patients as they are easier to digest. Foods like porridge, fruit custards, poached eggs, baked potato, honey, and boiled rice must be consumed.
It can cause a range of side effects, including headache, fatigue, stomach pain, and diarrhea 1 , 2. While dietary changes cannot cure the disease and treatment typically involves the use of antibiotics, some dietary modifications may help relieve its symptoms. Symptoms of typhoid can include fever, headache, fatigue, weight loss, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite 1 , 2. Although making changes to your diet cannot treat typhoid fever, it may help alleviate certain symptoms.
In particular, choosing nutrient-dense foods that are easy to digest can help provide long-lasting energy and relieve gastrointestinal issues. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can cause a range of side effects. Making modifications to your diet may help provide relief of certain symptoms.
The typhoid diet is focused on alleviating digestive distress caused by typhoid fever while ensuring that your body is getting enough energy. High fiber foods, which may be difficult to digest and thus may worsen digestive issues caused by typhoid fever, should be limited.
This includes foods like raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Instead, you should cook foods thoroughly, select canned or seedless fruits, and choose refined grains over fiber-rich whole grains. Other foods that may be difficult to digest should also be limited, including fatty or spicy foods. Drinking plenty of water is also important. Be sure to wash your hands regularly, wash all produce thoroughly, and steer clear of raw meat, raw fish, and unpasteurized dairy products.
You should also avoid consuming foods or drinks from unknown sources, such as street vendors, and prepare foods at home instead. On the typhoid diet, you should eat foods that are easy to digest, drink plenty of water, and practice proper food safety.
Eat food that is high in carbohydrate content. Semi solid food can be easy to digest for a typhoid patient. Boiled rice, baked potato and poached eggs are beneficial for the body during typhoid fever. Dairy products should be consumed in high quantities when suffering from typhoid fever.
Consume food items with high amount of sugar like honey. A typhoid patient diet should include yogurt and eggs. They are easier to digest as compared to meat and can make up for protein deficiency in the body. Vegetarians can eat legumes and cottage cheese that are high in protein content too. Food items rich in omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation in the body. Avoid vegetables like cabbage and capsicum as they cause gas and bloating. Avoid capsicum as they cause gas and bloating Photo Credit: iStock.
Chili can badly affect the patient suffering from typhoid Photo Credit: iStock. As a precautionary measure, practice the following: 1. Always wash vegetables and fruits before you eat. Avoid places that do not maintain hygiene. Wash your hands before you eat. Do not buy fruits and vegetables from street vendors. Drink bottled water. This is mainly to avoid irritation to the mucus membrane, to reduce gastric acidity, which would further inflame the gastrointestinal tract.
Dietary precautions during treatment of typhoid fever make sure that the disease does not aggravate. It helps you ease from the discomforts of the disease. Follow Medindia. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy , Privacy Policy , and our Terms of Use.
What is Typhoid? Written by Julia Samuel , M. Sc, M. Last Updated on Aug 25, Latest Publications and Research on Diet during Typhoid.
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