Stomach flu be it in kids or adults leads to excess diarrhea and vomiting accompanied by fever, stomach discomfort or pain. Stomach flu is also addressed as gastritis which is nothing but an infection of the intestine and stomach.
Experiencing excess vomiting and diarrhea leads to electrolyte imbalance and major water loss or dehydration in the body. Replenishing this water loss is super important in order to support the recovery as well as to aid a faster recovery.
Drinking plenty of water during this time is good but it’s not always enough. Along with good water intake, it’s important to consume healthy fluids to maintain the electrolyte balance in the body.
Fluids like coconut water, broths, soups, fresh juices, etc are a good choice of fluids during stomach flu. when feeding these fluids to your kid or consuming it by yourself during stomach flu one thing to keep in mind is to avoid excess milk, caffeine, and citric juices.
Keeping yourself hydrated benefits you in several ways. A few of them are

Supporting immune system
Regulating body temperature
Supporting nutrient absorption
Maintaining the body’s pH
Supporting cell signaling

With so many benefits of hydration now it will surely not be so difficult to keep a good fluid intake be it during stomach flu or just for healthy living.
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