Although the Omicron strain does not show the same severe symptoms as the Delta strain, symptoms following recovery from COVID-19 have been reported. There is still no difference causing many parties to begin to have concerns about the symptoms of patients trying covid-19 or residual symptoms after contracting COVID-19. The 10 most common symptoms in the patient group were fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle pain, cough, headache, joint pain, chest pain, and change in smell perception. go , diarrhea and the taste changes
from the side effects that occur causing each doctor to come out to recommend Eat all 5 food groups, focusing on cooked food, clean, focusing on easy-to-digest food. Choose foods that are protein sources. healthy microorganisms or probiotics (Probiotics) and vitamins to restore the body to be strong and boost immunity
Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai The Director-General of the Department of Health said that Long COVID or Post COVID-19 Syndrome is a condition of people who have recovered from COVID-19. but still have to face the remaining symptoms Which symptoms try covids have a chance of occurring 30-50% of the number of people infected with COVID-19 cured especially those with severe illnesses
So patients try COVID-19 You should always take care of your health and build your own immunity. By eating good, wholesome food, cooked, clean, focusing on easy-to-digest food. because there may be gastrointestinal disorders and if there is anorexia You should split your food into several smaller meals to keep your blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. Do not let the body become tired and weak
In terms of food for “long covid” patients that should eat to recover after contracting covid-19, as follows:
Protein-rich foods such as meat, eggs, milk, cheese, nuts, tofu.
2. Food with healthy microorganisms Or probiotics (Probiotics), including yogurt, sour milk, should choose the type that has less sugar.
3. Foods high in fiber such as whole grains, nuts, bananas, onions, garlic, etc. to provide food for healthy microorganisms. and also helps the body’s immune system
4. Avoid junk food such as instant food, frozen food, fermented food, grilled food, fried food, oily food, or spicy food that is difficult to digest.
5. Should refrain from alcoholic beverages. Because these foods have the effect of lowering the immune system in the body.
You should also eat foods that contain vitamins and minerals. To help the body restore strength and build immunity. which such nutrients can be obtained from these vegetables
1.Vitamin C is found in fresh fruits and vegetables such as oranges, papayas, guavas, lemons, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. It should be eaten fresh if steamed or fried. should be used for a short time To preserve the value of vitamin C better.
2. Vitamin A such as animal offal, egg yolk, milk, dairy products dark greens Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as gourds, morning glory, carrots, pumpkins, yellow sweet potatoes, ripe papaya, etc.
3. Vitamin D, including tilapia, pomegranate fish, mushrooms, egg yolks, etc.
Vitamin E includes eggs, vegetables and fruits such as nuts, soybean oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, avocado, etc.
Zinc minerals include meat, offal, liver, oysters, brown rice, etc.
Any friends who have been infected with COVID-19? Don’t forget to eat the food your doctor recommends. to reduce side effects that may occur after recovery and perfect health as before
Thank you for information from: Wichai Wet Hospital International Nong Khaem and Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health