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Question #20513
46 days ago
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dengue me apple khana chahiye - #20513

Navya

I am really worried about my brother. He just got diagnosed with dengue and while I know it’s serious and all, I’m curious – dengue me apple khana chahiye? His doctor mentioned hydration and some foods that might help, but I feel like apples might be a good idea given how they're generally seen as healthy, you know? Like, he loves apples and they could help him eat something at least. But I wonder if eating apples when you have dengue is actually safe or if it can mess with recovery? He keeps saying he feels weak and has a bad fever, and I mean, who wouldn’t with dengue? He’s been craving fruits and stuff, and I just keep tossing around this idea of dengue me apple khana chahiye as a potential snack. I think he should have good nutrition while healing, right? Plus, I’ve heard conflicting things about what fruits are good or bad during dengue. Is there a chance that sugar from apples could be bad? Or would the vitamins help? I guess I just want to know if it’s smart to have apples in his diet as he recovers. And also, any other food suggestions would be super welcomed!!

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Eating apples when someone has dengue is generally safe and can be beneficial. Apples are a good source of vitamins, especially vitamin C, and fiber that can support the immune system and help with overall nutrition during recovery. They also help in maintaining hydration due to their water content. Since dengue often causes loss of appetite and weakness, offering easily digestible foods like apples can help maintain some nutrient intake. The natural sugars found in apples shouldn’t be a concern in moderate amounts, as they can actually provide a quick source of energy, particularly when someone’s not feeling well enough to eat larger meals.

Just make sure the apples are washed and maybe peeled if there’s any concern about pesticide residue. Besides apples, focus on including other fruits like papaya, pomegranate, and bananas, which are also excellent for providing vitamins and minerals essential for recovery. Papaya in particular is sometimes advocated for due to its potential benefits in stabilizing the platelet count—though more research is needed to fully substantiate all these claims. It’s also crucial to ensure your brother stays well-hydrated—lots of fluids is key. This means encouraging water, clear broths, and oral rehydration solutions if the fever is causing excessive sweating or there’s any vomiting.

Be attentive to red-flag symptoms like severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding tendencies, or difficulty breathing, in which case you should seek immediate medical attention. Nutrition is just one part of the supportive care in dengue, alongside fever management and monitoring for complications. As always, be sure to follow any specific dietary or medical advice given by his healthcare provider tailored to his unique situation. Additionally, avoid giving pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen as they can increase bleeding risk; stick to paracetamol for fever control unless advised otherwise by the doctor.

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