Ostomy

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Diet
Patients who have had an ostomy may gradually resume eating a balanced diet, unless instructed otherwise by their physician. Foods and beverages that cause odor and gas and those that are hard to digest should be avoided. Examples of these include the following:

Asparagus
Beans
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carbonated beverages
Dairy products
Eggs
Fish
Onions
Spices


Ostomy patients may experience constipation and diarrhea. Increasing fluid intake (i.e., 6 to 8 glasses a day) and add ..Read the full article