Due to the mechanical difficulty of the passage of contents through the bowel, there can be a risk of intestinal obstruction in some cases. The aim of the dietary recommendations is to avoid an increase in faecal bolus and thus reduce the risk of subacute bowel obstruction. Fibre-rich foods such as some vegetables (raw and cooked), legumes, some fruits, wholegrain foods, nuts, and dried fruit are excluded from the diet. The medical team should determine the degree of exclusion of these foods depending on the risk of obstruction and may prescribe a strict low residue diet or a moderate low residue diet, as detailed below. In some cases, this diet may also be accompanied by certain liquid restrictions.
Some vegetables (raw and cooked), pulses, some fruits, wholegrain foods, nuts, and dried fruit, and some cooking and preparation techniques.
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It is important to ensure an adequate intake of olive oil to help contribute to the elimination of stools. It is therefore recommended to add a drizzle of olive oil on top of the different food preparations.
In some cases, it can improve digestive comfort. Consult your registered dietitian
This fibre-restricted diet is poor in vitamins and minerals. If considered necessary, the patient should take multivitamin supplements to avoid long-term vitamin-mineral deficiencies.