I had dengue meningitis back in September-October 2016, and although I've been recovering well, I'm still dealing with some weakness and haven't quite regained my weight. Today, I drank a glass of juice from the market and ended up with loose motion an hour later. Should I be concerned about this, and what steps should I take?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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First 1-2 days.Take plenty of fluids ORS , Enerzal, Lime water with salt and sugar, Coconut water,black tea. Plenty of soups , daal water, kala chana soup.Avoid aerated drinks.Avoid Milk.Avoid chillies and oilyfried food. Avoid all Meat products, hotel food, fast food.Avoid all fresh fruits and vegetable salads. Can drink packed juices . . 2 to 3 day onwards.Start on Soft diet like Rice Gurrel (Khicdi) , bread , toast, idli, oats, dalia, sheera, corn flakes and dry fruits

Answered 04/07/2025

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