Rains may bring down the temperatures but it brings with it a slew of health problems like stomach flu. ROSHANI DEVI shares home remedies to ease the discomfort until the worst is symptoms are over
One minute you are fit and fine and the next you are holding your stomach — pain and discomfort with a feeling of nausea, diarrhoea and cramps — leave you feeling queasy. These symptoms may last up to 24 to 48 hours. If the symptoms don’t go away visit to the doctors may be a good option.
Othwerwise, here a few things that one can do.
One of the first things to do is stop eating. More so, if you are vomiting. This can lead to dehydration. To prevent this keep taking a few sips of water. But wate ris not enough. Make a drink with water salt, sugar and lemon. Sip this every half hour.
You also need you strength. Bananas are easy to digest and high in potassium.
One can eat yogurt (dahi). Genrally, dairy products are not good if you have a stomach bug, but the bacteria — the probiotics will help the digestive system. Don’t add sugar or salt.
Teas like peppermint and ginger are great for calming a queasy stomach, plus they are a tasty. Ginger is known for curing nausea and vomiting.
Cinnamon and turmericcan help relieve symptoms of a stomach flu.
Apple cider vinegar is another wonder concoction. Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of honey in a cup of warm water to ease the cramps.