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Dietary Limitations in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Patient was educated on dietary limitations to be observed by individuals with inflammatory bowel disease as follows: Cut down on foods that aggravate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, such as, abdominal pain, bloating and distension. These foods include sodas, spicy foods, coffee, and alcohol. Avoid high fatty foods in your diet, as fat digestion is impaired in the small intestine and can make the intestinal irritation and diarrhea worse. Cut down on foods that add [...]

Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease-3

Patient was educated on the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease as follows: Reduced appetite The abdominal pain and cramps can reduce the appetite and patients can be averse to eating, fearing the activation of symptoms with food. Bloody stool The inflammation can lead to ulcerations in the intestines, leading to hemorrhage and bleeding. This bleeding can be fresh and bright red if the involved part of the intestines is in the large intestine or closer [...]

Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease-2

Patient was educated on the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease as follows: Activation of autoimmune disorders As the cause of the inflammatory bowel disease involves an abnormal autoimmune response, this can lead to exacerbation of any underlying autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, dry eyes and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Abdominal pain Pain is secondary to the inflammation and swelling of the intestinal walls. Abdominal cramps Contractions of the smooth muscle in the swollen intestines [...]

Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease-1

Patient was educated on the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease as follows: Diarrhea The irritation of the intestinal wall results in diarrhea and loss of fluid and electrolytes. Low grade fever Low grade fever can be part of inflammatory process involving the intestines. Malnutrition Chronic unresolved inflammatory bowel disease with ulceration of the intestinal wall can result in poor absorption of nutrients from the intestines and consequent malnutrition. Prolonged malnutrition can contribute towards weight loss.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Patient was educated on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as follows: Inflammatory bowel disease is a condition, secondary to chronic inflammation in the intestines. Inflammatory bowel disease can occur due to an abnormal autoimmune response, which develops inflammatory cells that damage the cells of the intestinal wall and lead to symptoms of the inflammatory bowel disease. Factors like diet and stress can aggravate the symptoms of inflammatory process. The wall of the intestines in various places [...]