Q. Fibre requirements for ulcerative colitis?
Fibre: Eliminating roughage seems to have a better effect on preventing relapses of the disease. A low residue diet may be given during an acute attack to prevent severe bleeding during diarrhoea. Thereafter some degree of fibre restriction is generally needed as many ulcerative colitis patients do not tolerate raw vegetables. It may cause further damage to the already inflamed mucosa. The forms, in which vegetables are given, can be changed. All kinds of irritant and spicy foods should be strictly avoided. Raw vegetables, spicy and irritant foods may be avoided.