Download - Disorders of the Small Intestine
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The different diseases of small intestine and its medical nutrition therapy.The different diseases of small intestine and its medical nutrition therapy.
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Obstructive Constipation and Cancer of the Bowel
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• Is an obstruction that hinders the passage of intestinal residue . The obstruction may be complete or partial.
What is Obstructive Constipation
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• A tumor or an impaction usually causes the obstruction.
What is Cancer of Bowel
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Dietary Management
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Sometimes it may be more desirable to administer nutrient and fluids parenterally. Regardless of the type of diet attention should be directed towards ensuring sufficient calories , proteins , electrolytes , vitamins , and fluids.
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Disorders of the Large Intestine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• sometimes referred to spastic colon, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, nervous stomach, or irritable colon
• functional disorder
• abdominal pain along with a change in bowel pattern
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Nutrition Therapy
has no cureProblem foods must be identifiedDietary fiber should be added slowly large meals should be avoided elimination diet with probiotics
Kimberley T. Orcullo
Kimberley T. Orcullo