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Should I fast when I have diarrhea?

For the first day or so of acute diarrhea, it's best to fast to give your bowels a rest. If you're hungry, start with small amounts of rice gruel or plain rice porridge.

급성 설사라고 하루를 정해 굶을 필요는 없습니다. 먼저 수분을 유지할 수 있는지 살피고, 식욕이 돌아오면 견딜 수 있는 평소 음식을 다시 먹을 수 있습니다. 계속 토하거나 탈수 신호가 있으면 식단보다 진료가 먼저입니다.

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