Question 1

should i be on a special diet after having a blocked bowel?

Accepted Answer

For a while: If they had to cut out some bowel because of the blockage then usually I have my patients on liquids for a few days then soft foods for about a week then you can regular food without restrictions.

Question 2

i think i nearly had a impacted bowel as it was hard to go to the toilet because of a bad diet i managed to go and i think its mostly gone is this still need medical attention or have i just dodged a impacted bowel?

Accepted Answer

Impacted bowel: This is the type of question that requires an in-person examination and you need a definite answer. Bowel impaction can be an emergency.

Question 3

what diet do i follow to reduce inflammation and the risk for bowel disease?

Accepted Answer

1: Diet modification of bowel diseases has not been well studied.  However some general guidelines apply.
High fiber, low red meat diet is helpful for good colon health
low fodmap diet (google this and you will see the food to avoid) is considered to help irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Question 4

can the cambridge diet help with the bowel disease diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no clear dietary factors to trigger or protect against diverticulitis.

Question 5

any advice for someone with an inflammatory bowel disease for diet?

Accepted Answer

The Specific .......: Carbohydrate diet is a a diet that may provide benefit in patients with crohn's disease. Originally used in autism, some studies suggest that this diet can help digestion and allow for some symptomatic improvement for patients with crohn's disease.

Diet is very specific to the individual.  One patient may tolerate fish and another may not. Pick what works best for you.

Question 6

low fibre diet for the prevention of bowel obstruction i read that what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Bad advice: Low fiber diets are more likely to cause constipation &amp; bowel obstruction.  Drs. used to recommend low fiber diets for diverticulitis and diverticulosis--which is exactly the opposite of what is needed.  To prevent constipation and "keep things moving," I recommend a high fiber diet (several tablespoons of psyllium husks) and plenty of water, each day.  Magnesium and prunes will help, too.

Question 7

i have audible bowel sounds and i feel so embarrassed each time it hear it!! i dont know what the cause and how to avoid them! i have normal bowel habit and nothing had changed on my diet..
so what can be the cause??

Accepted Answer

Antispasmodic medica: In order to reduce these nuisance peristaltic intestinal waves and since you're young and healthy, you could take a low dose of an anticholinergic medication like dicyclomine or probanthine 1/2 hour after a meal. A physician could prescribe it if your pharmacist is unable to recommend it or a similar nonprescription medication.

Question 8

can surgery cause constipation i had a surgery recently and now have constipation i had it a bit before due to bad diet but now its so much worse the surgery wasn't a bowel surgery either it was a fairly minor one it was about a hour and a half?

Accepted Answer

: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 9

what is proper diet for irritable bowel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Individualize diet: There is no specific exclusion diets for ibs, although many patients have difficulty tolerating water insoluble fibers, excessive dietary fats, fizzy drinks, & bowel stimulants (caffeine).  If lactose, bean husk, sorbitol, &/or gluten intolerant it is best to avoid these foods or use appropriate enzyme supplements with them. Keep a food diary. Also, read "relief from ibs" by elaine shimberg.

Question 10

i have irritable bowel syndrome? wat is cure and what shd be my diet?

Accepted Answer

Confirm diagnosis: Irritable bowel syndrome (ibs) causes abdominal discomfort, altered /alternating stool pattern, accompanying nausea, bloating, gassiness. Often improved by stooling, ibs is defined by changes in perception of gut distension, motility, sensation. Diet & emotional stress play significant roles. Before treatment or diet modification, first rule out inflammation, ischemia, dysmotility, & infection.

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Should i be on a special diet after having a blocked bowel?

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I think i nearly had a impacted bowel as it was hard to go to the toilet because of a bad diet i managed to go and i think its mostly gone is this still need medical attention or have i just dodged a impacted bowel?

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What diet do i follow to reduce inflammation and the risk for bowel disease?

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Can the cambridge diet help with the bowel disease diverticulitis?

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Any advice for someone with an inflammatory bowel disease for diet?

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Low fibre diet for the prevention of bowel obstruction i read that what does it mean?

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I have audible bowel sounds and i feel so embarrassed each time it hear it!! i dont know what the cause and how to avoid them! i have normal bowel habit and nothing had changed on my diet.. so what can be the cause??

A member asked:

Can surgery cause constipation i had a surgery recently and now have constipation i had it a bit before due to bad diet but now its so much worse the surgery wasn't a bowel surgery either it was a fairly minor one it was about a hour and a half?

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What is proper diet for irritable bowel syndrome?

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I have irritable bowel syndrome? wat is cure and what shd be my diet?

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