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 an acronym that will help you remember which foods you need to eat if you develop diarrhea. The foods you eat while you have diarrhea can help shorten or prolong the condition, according to MedlinePlus. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, apples and toast.