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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.
