Care for cancer patients with artificial openings

- Dietary Recommendations for Colostomy Patients

• Generally, the patient can eat and drink as they did before. However, they should observe how their stoma reacts to different foods.
• Eat at set times in a calm environment.
• Eat slowly and chew food thoroughly.
• Drink 2 to 4 liters of water a day for the typical stoma patient.
• Avoid gas-producing foods like cabbage, dairy, garlic, onions, and eggs.
• Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid carbonated drinks.
• Eat more boiled food and avoid fried foods.