Can someone with gastroenteritis eat cold noodles?

Patients with gastroenteritis can consume soft cold noodles at room temperature, but should avoid iced or overly hard cold noodles. Here are the reasons:

1. Consumption of Soft Cold Noodles at Room Temperature: Gastroenteritis refers to the inflammatory changes in the stomach and intestinal mucosa caused by pathogen invasion. The local tissue may exhibit symptoms such as congestion, edema, and exudation. Soft cold noodles at room temperature do not significantly irritate the affected tissue, thus patients can consume them in moderation.
2. Avoidance of Iced or Overly Hard Cold Noodles: The affected areas of the gastrointestinal mucosa in patients with gastroenteritis are relatively fragile. If patients consume iced or overly hard cold noodles, it can significantly irritate the local tissue, leading to symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Therefore, patients should avoid such cold noodles.

Furthermore, patients with gastroenteritis should also refrain from consuming fried, spicy, and irritating foods. They can use medications such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Capsules, Gentamicin Tablets, and Montmorillonite Powder under the guidance of a professional doctor for etiology and symptomatic treatment, which can help alleviate their condition as soon as possible.