Dietetic Gut Clinic
Once you have received a stoma, your GP or Gastroenterologist may advise you to see a Gastrointestinal Dietitian at the Dietetic Gut Clinic. Management of diet for stomas is one of the services our team has been offering to patients in Perth since the launch of our Gut Clinic in Nedlands and Murdoch.
Stoma diet
What is a stoma?
A stoma is an opening that connects part of the bowel to the outside of the body. Bowel content is “re-routed” to exit through the stoma on the outside of the abdomen. Colostomies & ileostomies are the most common types of stomas.
Ileostomy Diet
How can a Dietitian help?
Diet plays a key role in the management of stomas. Some interventions that may be considered in the management of your stoma can include:
Post-operatively
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Diet upgrade following surgery
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Fibre modification
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Reducing risk of food blockages
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Fluid & electrolytes
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Managing high stoma output
Long-term
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Improving symptom manageme
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Correcting micronutrient deficiencies
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Optimising nutrition for health
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Fibre modification
Dietetic Gut Clinic
Why Dietetic Gut Clinic for stomas?
The Dietetic Gut Clinic is a Perth based private practice with special focus on diet and gastrointestinal health and disease.
We believe that stomas is best managed by gastrointestinal dietitian with an interest in that field.
At Dietetic Gut Clinic our mission is to empower and support our patients, to take charge of their digestive condition and health in order to optimise their quality of life.
We have clinics both north and south of the river which means that we are able to accommodate patients across the Perth metropolitan area, in addition to also providing Telehealth services.
Rebates
You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for your dietary consultation. In order to receive a Medicare rebate, you must obtain a care plan from your GP. Medicare rebates can be processed in our office at the time of your consultation. Out of pocket expenses apply for dietitian consultations.