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Covid and lack of appetite
Due to covid and constant 7days fever my dad 56 years old has lost appetite for food. What liquid fluid should we give to them.
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Hello.. reduced appetite is not a thing to worry.. you may have decreased appetite after illnesses.
It is adviced to eat take protein rich diet.
If the Appetite doesn't increase, you may need some investigations and medications.
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Start with the fresh fruit juices
Just check once if he is diabetic don't give mango,papaya juice.
Then start with crushed veggies and boiled pulses.
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avoid oily and spicy food
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Proper nutrition is essential in battling the disease.
He shoud eat even he is not hungry.
And you should nudge him if you have to.
Along with nutritious diet you can provide him with butter milk or apple juice.
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Give details regarding comorbities. Whether he is having diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases ect... Diet can be suggested when details of all things become available.
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