Messiah College: The Engle Center

Health Services
Self Care

Diet for the Control of Vomiting and Diarrhea

Vomiting
During the first 12 hours after vomiting has begun, limit yourself to clear liquids in small amounts. Avoid dairy products, citrus juice and solid foods. Recommended liquids are:

Water

Sweet Fruit Juices (apple, peach, grape)

Bouillon Broth

Jell-O

Softened Popsicles

Carbonated Beverages (stirred, to remove bubbles)

During the next 12 hours, continue frequent small amounts of fluids listed above. Gradually add foods from the list below. Avoid dairy products (i.e. eggs, butter, cheese and milk, citrus fruits and juices).

Apple Sauce, peeled apples, pears, and bananas

Toast and Jelly (no butter)

Soup (not creamed)

Soda Crackers

Rice, boiled potato, plain spaghetti

Dry Sweetened Cereals

Pretzels

After 24 hours, begin to add foods from the following list:

Broiled Chicken (skin removed)

Lean Beef

Apples (peeled)

Cottage Cheese

Tapioca Pudding

Boiled, cooled non-fat milk

Gradually add more foods during the next two or three days. Do not rush back to a full, regular diet. If vomiting persists, call the Health Center

Diarrhea
Eliminate all fruits, except apples and bananas, all fruit juices (apple juice is acceptable) and eggs. Include the liquids and solids listed in the first two groups above. Avoid aspirin products and coffee. As diarrhea begins to subside and stools begin to firm, begin to add foods from the last group listed above. Gradually return to a regular diet. If diarrhea persists or recurs, call the Health Center.

More Information/Questions
For more information, Messiah Students may contact the Health Center at 691-6035 .