Why Are Clear Liquids Recommended For Intestinal Illness?
A clear liquid diet is important in some cases of diarrhea and vomiting for several reasons: • Many infections damage your intestinal cells which absorb food, so you won’t absorb solids, proteins, or fats very well. Eating these foods can worsen or prolong your vomiting and diarrhea. But sugar and water (the main components of a clear liquid diet) are still absorbed well in most intestinal illnesses. • The calories and water are needed. Taking nothing by mouth at all to stop vomiting or diarrhea is a mistake. Dehydration and lack of carbohydrates (in this case, sugar) slow your intestine’s recovery. Plain water is better for you than nothing, but sugared liquids are preferred because they provide food energy. • Sugared clear liquids and syrups have a soothing effect in vomiting for reasons we don’t completely understand. : As a reminder, this information should not be relied on as medical advice and is not intended to replace the advice of your child s pediatrician. Please read our ful
