What should I do if I have a fever and can’t eat?
Recently, with the seasonal changes and the high incidence of influenza, the issue of loss of appetite after fever has become a hot topic. Many netizens ask for help on social platforms "How to supplement nutrition when I have a fever and can't eat." The following is a structured solution based on hot discussions and medical advice from across the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Causes of loss of appetite during fever
| Reason | Proportion (discussed by netizens) | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive function is weakened | 42% | Bloating, acid reflux |
| Sore throat | 35% | difficulty swallowing |
| abnormal taste | 18% | Bitter, metallic taste |
| drug side effects | 5% | Nausea and vomiting |
2. Nutritional supplement plan (top 5 hot topics)
| Plan | Applicable stage | Recommended food | Nutritional value (per 100g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| liquid diet | High fever period (>38.5℃) | Rice soup, vegetable juice | 30-50kcal |
| semi-liquid diet | Antipyretic period (37.5-38.5℃) | Lotus root starch and egg drop porridge | 80-120kcal |
| electrolyte supplement | Persistent sweating phase | oral rehydration salts | Na+ 45mmol/L |
| protein supplement | Recovery period (＜37.5℃) | Steamed egg custard, soy milk | Protein 6-8g |
| vitamin supplement | the whole process | Kiwi juice, orange juice | VC 50-80mg |
3. Practical skills that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1.Split feeding method: Weibo health V@Nutritionist Wang Ming recommends eating 50-100ml of liquid food every 2 hours, with a total daily intake of no less than 1200kcal.
2.Cold soothing method: In the Douyin #FeverRecipe topic, refrigerated yogurt (around 4℃) can relieve sore throat and supplement probiotics.
3.Odor management method: A post on Zhihu High Heat points out that gently sniffing peppermint essential oil before eating can reduce nausea (pregnant women should use with caution).
4. Danger signs to be alert to
| Symptoms | Hazard level | Countermeasures |
|---|---|---|
| Not eating for 24 hours | ★★★ | seek medical attention immediately |
| Urinary volume reduced by 50% | ★★★ | intravenous fluids |
| Continuous vomiting >3 times | ★★☆ | Take antiemetics |
| Confusion | ★★★★ | emergency treatment |
5. Diet transition guide during recovery period
According to the latest "Post-Infection Nutrition White Paper" released by Dr. Dingxiang, it is recommended to gradually recover according to the following stages:
| stage | time | food properties | Daily meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| acute phase | 1-3 days | Liquid | 6-8 times |
| remission period | 4-7 days | semiliquid | 5-6 times |
| recovery period | 8-14 days | soft food | 4-5 times |
Special reminder: If you are combined with underlying diseases such as diabetes, you need to adjust your diet plan under the guidance of a doctor. Recent hot searches show that a homemade electrolyte water formula (500ml warm water + 1.5g salt + 10g sugar) has been proven to be effective in preventing dehydration, but diabetics should remove the sugar.
This article combines hot topics in the past 10 days on Weibo, Douyin, Zhihu and other platforms. Data statistics are as of November 2023. When you are unable to eat for 72 hours or are accompanied by other severe symptoms, you must seek medical treatment in time.
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