milk in dengue - #20778
I am really worried about my brother. He got diagnosed with dengue a few days ago and was sent home from the hospital since his platelets were low but not dangerously low, and the doctors said he should just rest and hydrate. Now, here’s the thing, we’ve always given him milk whenever he’s unwell, but I'm not sure if milk in dengue is actually okay. I mean, does milk in dengue actually help with recovery or could it make things worse? He seems to have no appetite but keeps asking for some dairy stuff, and honestly, I'm torn. Like, if he feels better drinking milk in dengue, should I just let him have it or should I be cautious? He has also been dealing with stomach cramps and I read somewhere that milk might not be the best idea for tummy issues - so would that apply here? I asked the nurse but she was all "consult your doctor," which is super frustrating! I just want him to be alright. Has anyone else dealt with milk in dengue? What did you all do? Like, I'm seriously confused and could use some real advice here!
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