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Medical Experts Abandon BRAT Diet as Outdated Remedy for Gastrointestinal Illness
health2 months ago

Medical Experts Abandon BRAT Diet as Outdated Remedy for Gastrointestinal Illness

The BRAT diet, consisting of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, is no longer recommended by medical professionals for treating diarrhea and nausea. Although once a standard treatment, experts now argue it is too restrictive and lacks essential nutrients for gut repair. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against its use for children, and gastroenterologists suggest broader, more nutritious alternatives for short-term recovery.

via New York Post|
#brat-diet#gastroenterology#health
Sussex County Probes Mysterious Stomach Illness Across Communities
health8 months ago

Sussex County Probes Mysterious Stomach Illness Across Communities

Sussex County health officials are investigating a countywide mystery stomach illness with vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, chills, and fever. No definitive source or link has been identified, testing is not being conducted countywide, most patients recover in 1–3 days, and residents who think they’re affected are advised to see their doctor and report symptoms via [email protected]. Updates will follow as the probe continues.

via Patch|
#health#health-department#new-jersey
"Cruise Ship Quarantined and Barred from Docking Amid Stomach Illness Outbreak"
travel2 years ago

"Cruise Ship Quarantined and Barred from Docking Amid Stomach Illness Outbreak"

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship was barred from docking in Mauritius after more than 15 passengers fell ill with a stomach-related illness. The ship, Norwegian Dawn, has over 2,100 passengers and 1,000 crew on board. The cause of the outbreak has not been disclosed, and the ship is expected to be allowed to dock on Tuesday after further testing. Gastrointestinal illnesses are common on cruise ships due to close living quarters and the regular addition of new passengers.

via NBC News|
#cruise-ship#mauritius#norwegian-cruise-line
"Norwegian Dawn Quarantined Off Mauritius Due to Stomach Illness Outbreak"
travel2 years ago

"Norwegian Dawn Quarantined Off Mauritius Due to Stomach Illness Outbreak"

The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship is currently quarantined off the coast of Mauritius due to a reported stomach illness among a small number of guests, suspected to be cholera. The government of Mauritius has delayed disembarkation for the current cruise and embarkation for the next cruise by two days. Norwegian is providing complimentary hotel accommodations for guests until they are able to board and is implementing elevated sanitation procedures aboard the ship. Cholera is a waterborne bacterial infection with symptoms including profuse diarrhea, vomiting, thirst, and leg cramps, and can be treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics.

via USA TODAY|
#mauritius#norwegian-cruise-line#norwegian-dawn