Because every patient has dietary "triggers" that can exacerbate symptoms, doctors like to "start from scratch" when treating symptoms. Putting you on a bland diet can seem cruel at first but it is not forever. A bland diet means nothing spicy, everything easy to digest, low residue. Everything you eat should be non irritating to the digestion.
Avoiding the following foods will be part of this but some of them can be added slowly later to see how you react.
Alcohol, caffeine, spices, tannin (tea), raw fruit, raw veggies, onions, peppers, cabbage, broccoli, sausage, lunch meats, fried foods. This list is not complete but will give you an idea. Check with a dietitian for an in depth listing.
Since Crohn's Disease is different for each patient, diets vary too. However, many common eating restrictions and diets include:
No:
Nuts
Seeds
Fried foods
Greasy foods
Fast Food
Corn
Dairy
Raw Fruits
Raw Veggies
Possible Diets to Try:
Gluten-Free
Lactose-Free
Dairy-Free
Good Foods:
Plain crackers
Soft pretzels
Plain grilled chicken
Plain grilled shrimp
Any plain seafood
etc.
Hope this helps! This is based off of my experiences as a patient with Crohn's, but like I said, it varies.
There are many places that offer diet information for those with Crohns disease. One such place can be found here: http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/creating-a-crohns-disease-diet-plan
The Crohns diet is a low residue diet. More information aboyt this diet is available at: www.webmd.com/...crohns.../crohns.../creating-a-crohns-disease-die...
The protien diet is a low-carb and high protein diet. More information is available at the following: www.webmd.com/...crohns.../crohns.../creating-a-crohns-disease-die...
The best tips for managing any health condition will come from one's own medical doctor, as he or she is familiar with your individual circumstances and can tailor advice to your individual needs. Failing this, some excellent advice is available on the websites for WebMD and the Mayo Clinic as well as CCFA.
Most crohns disease sufferers benefit from a diet of fresh vegetables, fruits, natural grains and proteins. Try to eliminate processed foods and foods with additives and preservatives.
i have had crohns disease for 16 years and it never goes away. it can remain fairly inactive for a while, but anything could trigger a flare up. best thing to do is to take meds and strict diet.
The following link is an excellent resource for accommodating the diet of Crohns' Disease patients. They provide frequently updated recipes, a blog and a list of books for further reading. http://www.scdrecipe.com/
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With colitis, there are foods that you shouldn't eat and foods that you should eat. Some foods you should eat are fatty greasy or fried foods and sauces (butter, margarine, and heavy cream), and also limit the dairy you consume.
When dealing with a diet to reduce the side effects of crohns disease you might want to reduce the amount of foods you consume that leave behind residue such as alcohol carbonated beverages and other foods like butter etc.
There is only one type of Crohns disease. Crohns disease can manifest anywhere in the digestive tract but it is the same disease no matter where it appears.
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There is no know cause of Crohns disease at this time. Research is ongoing as to the causes of Crohns disease.