Impact of the Pediatric diet of three-fourth-strength Rice Suji with GreenBanana in the Management of Persistent Diarrhea

Abstract

Introduction: Persistent diarrhea is a significant contributor to pediatric morbidity and malnutrition in Bangladesh. Some studies indicated that three-fourth strength rice suji plays a beneficial role in promoting clinical recovery. This study aimed to assess the impact of the pediatric diet of three-fourth-strength rice suji with green bananas in the management of persistent diarrhea. Methods & Materials: This prospective observational study was conducted at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute from January 2020 to December 2021. This study included 47 children with persistent diarrhea, selected through random sampling. MS Office tools were utilized for data analysis. Results: In this study, after initiating the three-fourth strength rice suji with green banana, the stool frequency of the patients decreased to 2.6±0.7 times per day by day 3. Within 2-3 days, 78.7% of patients developed formed stool, and the rest achieved it by day 4-5, with a mean duration of 2.7±0.8 days. In terms of hospital stay, 44.7% had a duration of 3-4 days, while 55.3% had a stay of 5-6 days, resulting in a mean hospital stay duration of 4.1±0.9 days. Conclusion: Three-fourth-strength rice suji with green banana is a diet for managing persistent diarrhea. Further research can contribute to obtaining more reliable information about this diet.