- Male
- 12 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm worried about what my friend can eat right now. He's had chickenpox for three days and feels really weak. Is it okay for him to have rice and dal without any tadka? Or is there something else he should be eating?
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give him plain foods, increase fruit consumption, rice with curd
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Paediatrician
Answered 04/07/2025
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