Question 1

What should I eat to avoid constipation?

Accepted Answer

High fiber foods such as Pears, strawberries, apple, oat meal, brown rice, banana, broccoli, green leafy vegetables (kale, spinach), avocado, carrots, tomato, beans and sweet potato.and plenty of fluids.

Question 2

I've been struggling with eating spicy food for the past two years because it burns even with just a little spice. What could be causing this, and which type of doctor should I see to help find a solution?

Accepted Answer

Dietary Management for Dengue and Typhoid

_General guidelines:_

1. _Fluid management_: Focus on electrolyte-rich fluids to replace lost salts and minerals.
2. _Bland diet_: Offer a bland, easily digestible diet to minimize stomach upset.
3. _Small, frequent meals_: Divide meals into smaller, more frequent portions to ease digestion.

_Recommended foods:_

1. _Electrolyte-rich beverages_:
    - Coconut water
    - Oral rehydration solution (ORS)
    - Electrolyte-rich drinks like sports drinks
2. _Clear soups_:
    - Chicken or vegetable broth
    - Clear soups like consomm
3. _Plain rice_:
    - Cooked white rice
    - Plain rice porridge
4. _Bananas_:
    - Ripe bananas
    - Banana porridge
5. _Yogurt_:
    - Plain, unflavored yogurt
    - Yogurt with probiotics

_Foods to avoid:_

1. _Spicy or fatty foods_
2. _High-fiber foods_
3. _Dairy products_ (except plain yogurt)
4. _Caffeine_ and _carbonated drinks_

_Specific tips for your mom's situation:_

1. _Start with small amounts_: Offer tiny amounts (1-2 teaspoons) of fluid or food to begin with.
2. _Monitor digestion_: Observe how your mom's body reacts to the food or fluid.
3. _Adjust as needed_: Gradually increase the amount or switch to a different foodfluid if needed.

Question 3

It's been 6 days since my gallbladder was removed through laparoscopic surgery because of gallstones but I still haven't had a bowel movement. Urine output is fine but no stool even though I'm taking Duphalac. Is this normal after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Try to use glycerin suppository per rectal ,

I'm having a rough time with high acidity, acid reflux, and heartburn since yesterday. I tried taking pantaprozol, but it's not really making a big difference. What can I do about this?

That could be due to Gastritis,consume pantoprazole tablet twice in a day15mins before food and consume bland food also take adquate rest that will help you

More Gastroenterology/GI medicine Health Queries

What should I eat to avoid constipation?

I've been struggling with eating spicy food for the past two years because it burns even with just a little spice. What could be causing this, and which type of doctor should I see to help find a solution?

It's been 6 days since my gallbladder was removed through laparoscopic surgery because of gallstones but I still haven't had a bowel movement. Urine output is fine but no stool even though I'm taking Duphalac. Is this normal after gallbladder surgery?

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