Can you deduct medical expenses on your taxes?You can deduct medical expenses to the extent they exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income -- that is, your gross income minus a handful of specific adjustments such as traditional retirement plan contributions and one-half of self-employment tax.f you had medical expenses of $5,000, you could deduct $1,250 as an itemized deduction on your tax return, assuming you had enough other itemized deductions to make it worthwhile.
1 Feed an infant or child easily digested foods; the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) is a good choice as soon as they can tolerate food. 2  For an adult, add semisolid and low-fiber foods gradually as diarrhea stops.. Ease Into Eating. 1  Feed an infant or child easily digested foods; the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) is a good choice as soon as they can tolerate food. 2  For an adult, add semisolid and low-fiber foods gradually as diarrhea stops.
The BRAT diet is based upon the fact that these foods are easy to digest and are well tolerated by most people. The BRAT diet is not a weight loss regimen and is not intended to be used over the long term. It is low in protein, fat, and fiber so it is not ideal from a nutritional standpoint for long term use. The low-fiber nature of the diet can help make loose stools firmer, and the bananas provide a needed source of potassium.