Gastrointestinal Diet

A Gastrointestinal Diet for People suffering from stomach flu, food poisoning and other stomach related problems.

For the remainder of the first day of illness take only small amounts of clear liquids such as water, Gatorade, Kool-Aid, soup broth, weak dilute non caffeinated coffee or tea, diluted juices, Sprite or non-caffeinated Coca-Cola (let stand at room temperature and stir out the fizz) as tolerated.  Jell-O and ice pops are considered clear liquids. If the pain or symptoms get worse or new symptoms develop; immediately see the doctor.

The following morning for breakfast, eat toast, crackers and clear liquids.  If there is less stomach upset and obvious improvements, for the remainder of the day, eat skinless roasted or broiled chicken or turkey, rice, applesauce, and/or bananas. 

If you feel the same or are worse in any way call and see the doctor.  Eat small amounts frequently.  DO NOT eat a big meal. This can make your symtoms return again. If you feel better by the next day, slowly resume a regular diet over the following 2 days.  Limit your portions and eat much smaller meals. Again, eating larger meals even if you feel better, your symtoms can return again and with a vengence.

If there is no improvement, new symptoms, fever or you are worse in any way, please call us at (770) 232-1101 if you have any questions or concerns. Immediately go to the Emergency Room. Doctors Medical Center is open 7 Days A Week (Closed Christmas) From 9:30AM through 9:30PM.

John Drew Laurusonis M.D.

Doctors Medical Center

3455 Peachtree Industrial Blvd

Suite 100

Duluth, GA  30096

770-232-1101

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Dr. Laurusonis has been a medical doctor (M.D.) since completing his Internal Medicine residency in 1987 in New Jersey. Dr. Laurusonis became licensed in four states and ultimately chose to move he and his family to Georgia to begin his private practice. Due to Dr. Laurusonis' extensive experience in Emergency Rooms throughout Georgia and other states, and his residency in Internal Medicine, Dr. Laurusonis decided to open an Urgent Care Center instead of a 9-5 doctor's office. Dr. Laurusonis and Doctors Medical Center is open 7 days a week from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm. Dr. Laurusonis welcomes you to either make an appointment or just walk-in to see him. Give Doctors Medical Center a call--Dr. Laurusonis will be happy to speak with you.