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magmichele12

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If a person with an ileostomy has excessive loss of fluids, are there any foods that may help electrolyte balance?

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Are there any foods/nutrients that tend to cause diarrhea after the colon is removed?


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

If Na and K are decreased d/t diarrhea, simply include foods high in K and add salt to the diet. Salt substitute or Lite-Salt would help if fruits and vegetables could not be tolerated.

Answer to Question 2

I have seen diets very high in fruit juice, liquids, caffeine, and concentrated sweets present problems for some individuals. These items should be eaten as tolerated.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Thanks


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Reply #3 on: Aug 2, 2018
Welcome :)


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