What to do about rapid nutrient loss from an ileostomy

Ileostomy nutrition loss is fast, can be combined with the actual situation of the patient to adjust the dietary structure, taking antidiarrheal drugs, intravenous nutritional support, surgical treatment. 1. Adjustment of dietary structure: ileostomy is one of the commonly used surgical procedures in general surgery, temporarily relieving the patient’s bowel irregularity. If loose stools persist, resulting in significant loss of intestinal fluid, high-fiber foods can be reduced, more high-quality protein foods can be eaten, and water intake can be appropriately reduced. 2. Taking antidiarrheal drugs: If the patient’s loose stools, diarrhea, stoma defecation increased significantly, you can consider following the doctor’s instructions to take antidiarrheal drugs, such as: montelukast and so on. Reducing the rapid discharge of feces can improve nutritional loss. 3. Intravenous nutritional support: If the patient’s nutritional loss is particularly obvious, intravenous nutritional support can be considered. Through the infusion of fluids, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, water, electrolytes, etc., to ensure that the patient’s good physical condition. 4. Surgical treatment: If the patient’s basic condition is good and can tolerate surgery, actively carry out stoma reduction surgery. Restore the normal anatomy of the digestive system and restore the intestinal function.