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Suggest Treatment For Inflammation In The Colorectal Area

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

Question: What can I eat, take, whatever that will calm an inflamation in my colo-rectal region?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
High fibre diet will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Following diet will be helpful for constipation as well as inflammation of colon

1. Plenty of oral fluids: Do ensure atleat intake of of minimum of 2 litre of fluids everyday

2. High fibre diet: 2 servings of citrus fruits and vegetable salad everyday will be sufficient to ensure adequate intake of fibre in diet.
Vitamin C content of citrus fruits is a good anti-oxidant and will help reduce inflammation of colon

3. Avoid food stuffs containing refined wheat flour like biscuits, bread

4. Avoid excessive consumption of milk products

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (10 minutes later)

can you tell me why you suggested not drinking milk, What exactly is the problem that milk products create?
Why is Milk considered bad for me ?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Excessive calcium may worsen constipation

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Milk is good source of Calcium. Excessive ingestion of calcium may worsen pre-existing constipation. To meet requirements of calcium, two glasses of skimmed milk is sufficient.

Take Care

Regards
Shobha

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar