Xiao Zhang has repeatedly had “diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss” since last year, and always thought it was chronic enteritis, but the effect of medication is not good, finally went to the hospital gastroenterology specialist, did a colonoscopy, was diagnosed with “Crohn’s disease”. It is no coincidence that Xiao Li also went to the hospital for examination because of “diarrhea, blood in the stool and weight loss” and was diagnosed as “ulcerative colitis”. What should I pay attention to during the day? In fact, both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis belong to a kind of inflammatory bowel disease. The main clinical manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease are abdominal pain, diarrhea, bowel sounds, mucus or pus and blood in the stool. Its duration is long and often recurrent. As a result, the digestive function is disturbed and the source of nutrition is insufficient. Patients may suffer from secondary symptoms such as emaciation, anemia and weakness, and in severe cases, the disease is often complicated by intestinal hemorrhage, intestinal perforation and even cancer. The etiology and pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease are still unclear and are mainly related to genetic susceptibility and intestinal immune dysfunction, both of which must be treated regularly under the close supervision of a physician. The duration of treatment is relatively long, averaging 5-10 years, or even a lifetime of drug therapy. And in a significant number of patients, surgical treatment is also considered if conservative medical treatment is not effective. Of course, these treatment options must be judged by the doctor according to the specific location of the patient’s diseased intestinal segment, the degree and activity of the disease, and must not be used indiscriminately to avoid delaying the disease. In addition to genetic susceptibility and intestinal immune dysfunction, changes in lifestyle, especially in diet, may lead to the development of inflammatory bowel disease. First, with the improvement of living standards, the proportion of protein in the diet increases, so the intake of sulfur-containing amino acids increases significantly, and these sulfur-containing amino acids produce a variety of sulfur-containing compounds through the fermentation of intestinal bacteria, which can have toxic effects on colon cells; second, the intake of excessive animal fat and unsaturated fatty acids can damage the colonic mucosa; finally, the frequent intake of foods with high sugar content such as cola drinks and The mechanism of the increased rate of inflammatory bowel disease in those who consume chocolate is still unclear. However, it is certain that a diet high in sugar, fat, and protein increases the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and also contributes to the recurrence of the disease. So what can patients with inflammatory bowel disease do in their daily life to facilitate the treatment of the disease? It is now believed that a good diet can promote the healing of the intestine itself, and that dietary modification can assist in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, relieve symptoms, and prevent recurrence. This is one of the new concepts in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. For patients with inflammatory bowel disease, the diet should be soft, easy to digest and highly nutritious. It is advisable to eat less and more meals at regular intervals. Each meal should be 2/3 of the normal amount of food, 4 to 5 times a day. During the acute attack period, a dregs-free diet should be given. To prevent the occurrence of hypokalemia, drink some juices with high potassium content, such as banana juice, daily. If diarrhea is frequent, patients should be encouraged to drink more water. 1,500-2,000 ml of water should be consumed daily, in small amounts and at a slow pace to avoid nausea and vomiting. You can also take some microecological preparations to help regulate intestinal flora disorders. In addition, we should avoid cold drinks, fibrous vegetables and fruits, spicy foods, milk and dairy products that cause intestinal flatulence, fish, shrimp, crab and cocoons that can easily cause allergies. In short, diet therapy is one of the important elements of traditional medicine in China, food has a dual role of nutrition and drug therapy, taking the nature of the drug, with the taste of rice and grain, together with the synergistic effect of the drug through the power of the grain to help the drug, especially for inflammatory bowel disease, the clinical results are very good, thus helping to achieve the purpose of curing the disease. In addition to diet, eliminating tension and anxiety and increasing confidence in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease is also crucial. The mood should be soothing and quiet, avoiding bad mental stimulation and reducing emotional tension. The actual fact is that you will be able to get a good deal of time and money for the actual actual work. It is very important for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease to receive regular treatment, supplemented by appropriate self-care, pay attention to diet and maintain a relaxed mood.