Diet and nutrition are of great importance to the life maintenance and rehabilitation of stoma patients
1. Dietary principles of ileostomy
The intake of water should be increased to prevent dehydration. Food should be fully chewed to help digestion
Avoid eating too fast and swallowing air, avoid eating too much food at one time, and eat regularly. Avoid foods with high fiber.
2.Dietary principles of colostomy
The intake of food should be varied and the diet should be balanced. Apply normal meal times and consume adequate amounts of dietary fiber. Drink sufficient water and limit alcoholic beverages. Avoid foods with high fat content.
3. Dietary principles for urostomy
Increase fluid intake to maintain healthy kidneys and can reduce the risk of infection. dilute urine can reduce the damage to the exit skin, the daily water intake should be 1500~2000ml. should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, no need to abstain from eating, the diet should be balanced.
Dietary adjustments in special states:
1.Gastrointestinal distention
Avoid foods that can easily cause flatulence in the diet: cabbage, cabbage, cauliflower (cabbage type), cucumber, corn, sweet potato, onion, nuts, whole beans such as peas and dried legumes, mushrooms, milk, beer and drinks containing carbonates
2.Fecal malodor
Properly avoid foods that are prone to fecal malodor: cabbage, onions, garlic or garlic, cabbage, beans, asparagus, papaya, fish, eggs, cheese, etc.
You can drink more cranberry juice (i.e. acid berry juice), fruit juice, skim milk or yogurt, etc.
3.Diarrhea
Increase water intake and temporarily avoid foods that tend to cause diarrhea: unripe vegetables and fruits, mung beans, coconut milk, curry or curry powder, spinach, beer or other alcoholic beverages, milk, frozen drinks, excessively fried foods, foods containing high concentrations of spices (pepper, star anise, garlic, etc.)
Start with de-oiled broth, porridge, steamed buns, etc., and gradually add lighter foods; pectin in apples, bananas, etc. has a thickening effect
4.Constipation
Increase fluid intake, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day Eat ungluten-free coarse grains or whole grains, sweet potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables, coffee, oats, mushrooms and dried fruits, etc.
5. Stoma obstruction
Drink 8 to 12 glasses of fluids a day, including soups, beverages and water
Do not consume too much high-fiber foods at a time, such as raw vegetables, corn, celery, pond scapes, cabbage, cabbage, popcorn, green radishes, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, peas, coconut, raisins and other dried fruits, unpeeled fresh fruits, peels, nuts, and grilled foods