Food for sick people "Intestinal blockage" that should be eaten and avoided

 Food for sick people "Intestinal blockage" that should be eaten and avoided

Cy bowel obstruction, a condition that causes abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract. And affect the patient's diet greatly Because of eating improperly May cause intestinal obstruction to worsen. Hello, the doctor is going to recommend food for obstructive patients. What to eat To help alleviate symptoms.

What is the diet for patients with intestinal obstruction?

Bowel Obstruction is a condition in which the bowel is obstructed. Until food waste or liquid cannot flow through the digestive tract normally This blockage may be caused by narrowing of the intestines. Due to swelling of the intestinal wall Surgical scars Or may have had bowel dysentery

When a blockage occurs in the digestive tract. Therefore need to be more careful with eating food Because if a patient has intestinal obstruction Continue to eat as usual May cause food waste to clog up even more. Cannot be drained away And may cause dangerous conditions such as broken intestines

Food for the sick What is "clogged gut"?

Usually, your doctor will determine a diet that people with intestinal obstruction can eat. Depending on the severity of symptoms Which may be divided as follows

• Mild intestinal obstruction

Patients with mild intestinal obstruction There may be symptoms such as occasional abdominal pain, gas in the stomach, bloating, and intestinal obstruction. May have happened only partially Patients with mild intestinal obstruction May be able to restore it for the better With diet control To prevent the blockage from becoming more severe Until it can lead to severe intestinal obstruction

Foods that should be eaten for patients with this condition Is the following low-fiber foods

• Various milk and dairy products
• Meat that is cooked by means of boiling, steamed, baked or stewed
• All types of eggs
• Soft Tofu
• Vegetables low in fiber, such as carrots, broccoli, pumpkin, potatoes, tomatoes, beets, asparagus, these vegetables should be cooked until tender. And peeled off every time Because in the shell it is high in dietary fiber
• Bread and flour foods made from refined flour

Patients should also avoid high-fiber foods such as green leafy vegetables, fruit and vegetable peels, whole grains, nuts, mushrooms, pineapples and berries.

• Moderate bowel obstruction

Patients with moderate bowel obstruction in this There may be abnormal abdominal pain, frequent and prolonged bloating until chronic. The accumulation of food waste in the intestines may begin to increase. Therefore making sure to be more careful with eating food

Patients in this condition Should try to avoid eating foods that contain dietary fiber. As much as possible For example

• Dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cream cheese.
• Meats such as pork, fish, chicken
• Avoid processed foods such as sausage or bologna, vegetable juices, and juices. The filter has completely removed the residue.
• Avoid eating fruits and vegetables of all kinds.
• Flour foods made with refined flour, such as white bread and white rice. And various brown rice

• Severe bowel obstruction

Patients in this condition Must refrain from eating all solid foods. And can eat only liquid food such as

• Milk and yogurt
• Vegetable and fruit juices The filter has completely removed the residue.
• Various ground soups That has been filtered out
• Custards, ice cream, puddings, and soft desserts Without dietary fiber

In addition, patients may need to take various supplements. In liquid food form To help compensate for the vitamins and minerals that are missing from normal diet.

Dietary advice for patients with intestinal obstruction

1. Write down the types of foods that cause you to feel nauseous, vomiting, abdominal pain, or bloating, and let your doctor know. In case of having to adjust the diet
2. Eat little by little Don't eat too much Because it can cause stomach pain And severe bloating
3. Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
4. Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.
5. You may need to take supplements. To compensate for the missing vitamins and minerals
6. Avoid fried and greasy foods. Because it can cause bloating

Dietary advice For these patients with intestinal obstruction. It's just a piece of advice. That will help to manage the symptoms of intestinal obstruction only. Not a cure for disease Patients with intestinal obstruction Should be treated with a doctor urgently. Because if you leave it Not doing proper treatment May aggravate symptoms And can affect life.