How To Treat E. Coli

Low Fiber Foods

Many will not have any appetite after first encountering an E. coli infection. Those that do retain an appetite often find themselves not being able to keep their food down. As you regain your appetite, keep to a low-fiber diet. Foods high in fiber, fat, and dairy often irritate the gut and worsen symptoms. Add foods gradually, starting with bland and low fiber foods like eggs, crackers, rice, and clear broths. Of note, scientists from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences found a high-fiber diet also increases the risk of contracting an E. coli infection in the first place.