Diet is one of the paramount element of every person's life. We cannot ignore the reality that we live on food and for food. Either a healthy person or a patient, the main focus of the life of them is healthy food and a healthy life. No one can ignore the importance of food in one's life. When it comes to ileostomy and colostomy patients, they need to follow a special diet plan, not too tough but a little healthy and appropriate according to their digestive system. Every ostomate's stomach reacts differently for the same meal; however, you should understand the nature and habit of your stomach and digestive system. In this write-up, we have some common suggestions for the ileostomy and colostomy persons. You can adapt and avoid the food after the recommendation of your doctor or dietician. However, these are general advice suitable for every ileostomy and colostomy patient. Every ileostomy and colostomy patient's digestive system gets vulnerable after the alteration of the natural pathway. Thus, you cannot eat every favorite food. You have to avoid a few of your most loved meals. Some people face problems of diarrhea, some go through constipation, and some experience gas or odor, and many suffer from blockage after the ostomies. Therefore, the two primary things you should follow are your appropriate diet plan and an adequate pouching system. These changes can ease your life either you are a patient of colostomy or ileostomy. Here are some recommendations for the colostomies and ileostomies regarding a healthy diet. What to Avoid? Well, it is hard to avoid your favorite meals. But, when your stomach suffers, your entire health gets disturbed; therefore, it is better to avoid a few favorite meals. First of all, the vital thing is to understand the pattern of your stomach and digestive system. If you are young and you can digest hard food items, then no need to quit every meal. However, for older people, it is a bit crucial to breaking down every food item. Thus, you have to be a little more attentive and sensitive regarding your stomach and taste. You must avoid hard to digest food items like pulses, potatoes, spinach, broccoli, red beans, onion, garlic, cold drinks, alcohol, caffeine, smoking, cauliflower, eggplant, dry fruits, and red meat. These meals can disturb your stomach and cause constipation. Problem of Constipation Many colostomy patients suffer from constipation issues. It is because of hard-to-digest and junk foods. If you want an active stomach and a healthy life then, you must not eat burgers, pizzas, BBQ, red meat, tin packed meals, caffeine contain drinks, and broccoli. These items can make your feces thick, and it will be hard to discharge stool regularly. Moreover, make your internal organs and digestive system active by doing regular exercise. Problem of Diarrhea Many ileostomy patients and even colostomy person face loose motion problem. This is also because of a poor diet. To avoid such problems an ostomate should not eat too many mangoes, cucumber, red beans, pulses, oranges, eggplant, and okra. It can make your stool thin and cause diarrhea. Moreover, for ileostomy patients, there are some supplements for healthy digestive systems like Vitamins B12, A, D, E, and K, but you cannot take these without the prescription and suggestion of your doctor. The problem of Gas and Odor The odor is the problem for many ileostomy and colostomy patients. Well, this is the issue for those who do not eat healthily. An ostomy patient should avoid the meals that can produce flatulence and odor. The foods like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, turnip, Brussel sprouts, legumes, garlic, red beans, dry fruits, potatoes, and onion cause odor and gas. Drink Plenty of Water An ostomate either with colostomy or ileostomy should drink at least ten glasses of water per day to avoid gas and constipation. Moreover, it prevents colon and stoma from blockage.
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