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
Diet for stomas
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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Symptom management
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Micronutrients
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Optimising nutrition for health
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Fibre modification
