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Common Health Problems

Constipation

Tonsillitis

ToothacheMouth ulcer

Acidity

FeverDiarrhoea


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ConstipationIrregular bowel movements

leading togas formation, mouth ulcers

& headache


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Give plenty of fluids Increase the fiber rich foods in diet i.e:

Fruits, Green leafy vegetables, Salads,

Whole grain cereals & cereal products, andsprouted pulses.

Regular exercise prevents Constipation.

Avoid the intake of refined foods i.e.: foodproducts made of maida - pastas, macaroni,noodles, maggi, cakes, pastries, all types ofbiscuits & bakery products etc.

Tips for Dietary Management


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Tonsillitis

Swelling/ Inflammation of

TONSILS causing

pain & difficulty in swallowing.


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Give more of liquid foods. Intake of vitamin-C rich foods i.e.: orange/sweet-

lime/pineapple is found to be helpful.

Give soft foods at room temperature that are easyto swallow eg: Milkshakes, Custards, Puddings,Kheer, Soups, Khichdi / Soft rice with curd/soft

vegetables (dudhi) etcAvoid foods of extreme temperatures i.e.: too hot /

too cold

Tips for dietary management


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ToothacheSwelling in the gum of one or more teethcausing pain while chewing & swallowing.

Foods of extreme temperatures

may aggravate the pain.


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Give soft foods that require less chewing.

Give more of liquid foods.

Avoid foods of extreme temperaturesi.e: too hot / too cold.



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Mouth ulcer

Inflammation in the mucosal lining of the

mouth or the tongue.


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Give foods that are not hard to chew &swallow as this may hurt the ulcer.


Increase the fibre by giving more fruits andvegetables in mashed form and whole graincereals and cereal products.

Give B-complex supplements.

Dont give irritating foods like too Spicy/Sour/ Bitter/ Hot.


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Acidity

Burning sensation in the upper portion

of the stomach due toirritating substances in the diet.


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Instead of 3 large meals a day, have small &frequent meals.

Take bland food.

Avoid deep fried/spicy/ pungent foods.

Avoid alcohol and excessive tea/coffeeintake.


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Fever

Elevation of body temperature

more than normal (98.4oC)


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Give plenty of fluids.

Give nutritious diet at small & frequentintervals.

Increase the energy content of the food byadding Sugar, Glucose, Honey rather thanbutter/ghee.

Give foods that are easily digestible e.g.:khichdi-curd, soups, juices/fruits etc.


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Diarrhoea

Frequent WateryS

tools increasing the waterand electrolyte loss from the body


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Give plenty of liquids in the form of juices/buttermilk.

Give curd liberally but avoid milk.

Give fruits like Apple and Banana .

Give Salt & Sugar solution to maintain the

electrolyte balance.

To replenish the loss of electrolytes it is essentialto provide ORS.

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