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 pectin in apples can help with the symptoms of diarrhea, but the skin can be an irritant, so opt for apple sauce. The final part of the BRAT diet, plain white toast can be binding and easy to digest. Same goes for plain crackers â nice and easy on the tummy (be sure to wash them down with plenty of water!).