Nutrition Questions for Dialysis Patients: Carrots and Sleep Issues
Questions from dialysis patients? Hello: My mother has been on long-term peritoneal dialysis. I have two questions, please help me. 1. What are the phosphorus and potassium contents in carrots? 2. Phosphorus levels are controlled below 5, but she still experiences insomnia and ...
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Hello! According to the data from the Food and Nutrition Database of the Department of Health, Executive Yuan, Taiwan, 100g of edible carrot contains 52mg of phosphorus and 290mg of potassium. Dialysis cannot completely remove toxins from the body. Recent literature reports indic...[Read More] Nutrition Questions for Dialysis Patients: Carrots and Sleep Issues
Post-Surgery Nutrition Tips for Managing Chocolate Cysts
Dietary Recommendations for Chocolate Cysts 1. **Anti-inflammatory Foods**: Incorporate foods that reduce inflammation, such as fatty fish (salmon, mackerel), nuts, seeds, and I have a 5-centimeter cyst in my body that is scheduled for removal tomorrow. How should I take care of...
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Hello! After surgery, while the wound is healing, it is advisable to avoid alcohol and excessively greasy foods. Following that, your diet should be based on balanced nutrition, including six major food groups: carbohydrates, dairy, meat, fish, soy products, eggs, vegetables, fru...[Read More] Post-Surgery Nutrition Tips for Managing Chocolate Cysts
Improving Liver Health: Dietary Tips for Fatty Liver and Inflammation
Good cholesterol Hello Ms. Huang: I recently discovered that I have moderate fatty liver and inflammation with GOT at 80 and GPT at 215 during my health check-up. Could you please advise me on how to improve my diet to enhance liver function and reduce fatty liver? I do not consu...
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A-Ming: Hello! Your question is about "good cholesterol." Do you have fatty liver combined with high blood lipids? First, please pay attention to whether you are overweight, as being overweight indicates nutritional excess. You should aim to lose weight. Your diet shoul...[Read More] Improving Liver Health: Dietary Tips for Fatty Liver and Inflammation
Managing Hepatitis B and Fatty Liver: Diet, Lifestyle, and Risks
Regarding Hepatitis B and Fatty Liver Disease? Hello, I have some questions: 1. What lifestyle and dietary habits should be strengthened and monitored if diagnosed with hepatitis B and fatty liver? 2. Can moderate weight loss help reduce fat in fatty liver? 3. Is hepatitis B ...
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Mrs. Wang: Hello! 1. Maintain a regular daily routine and avoid staying up late. In terms of diet, you should refrain from alcohol, avoid obesity, steer clear of unknown medications or foods, and regularly monitor changes in your condition at qualified medical institutions. 2. Ye...[Read More] Managing Hepatitis B and Fatty Liver: Diet, Lifestyle, and Risks
Nutritional Guidelines for Rectal Cancer Patients with Diabetes
Rectal cancer Hello: A family member has been diagnosed with rectal cancer and has undergone surgery to remove part of the rectum, and they need to undergo chemotherapy. I would like to know what dietary considerations should be taken into account? (P.S. The patient also has diab...
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Hello! Due to the patient's diabetes and the fact that they have undergone surgery for rectal cancer (with the wound already healed), the focus of their diet should be on stabilizing blood sugar levels. Unstable blood sugar and poor nutrient absorption have led to weight los...[Read More] Nutritional Guidelines for Rectal Cancer Patients with Diabetes
Dietary Guidelines for Managing Acute Hepatitis C: High-Protein Foods Explained
Diet for Hepatitis C Hello, my sister was recently diagnosed with acute hepatitis C and is currently undergoing interferon treatment. I have a few questions: 1. The nurse mentioned that she should consume high-protein foods. What are considered high-protein foods? 2. What foods...
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Dear Linlin, 1. High-protein foods can be categorized into two types: plant-based high-protein foods such as soybeans, tofu, and soy milk, and animal-based high-protein foods which include various poultry, livestock, seafood, and eggs. 2. Acute hepatitis often presents with sym...[Read More] Dietary Guidelines for Managing Acute Hepatitis C: High-Protein Foods Explained
Essential Nutrition Tips for Managing Liver Disease
I'm sorry What should one eat for liver disease?
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Xiao Hua: Hello! There are many types of liver diseases, such as hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis... I can't determine which one it is, so I can't answer![Read More] Essential Nutrition Tips for Managing Liver Disease
Understanding IV Fluid Dosage: How Much Can the Body Handle?
Regarding the issue of intravenous fluid dosage..? Hello, I would like to inquire about the dosage of intravenous fluids. Is it possible to calculate the amount of intravenous fluids that the human body can tolerate in one hour? How is it calculated? How long does it take to run ...
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Mrs. Chang: Hello! I'm sorry, but I cannot answer this question.[Read More] Understanding IV Fluid Dosage: How Much Can the Body Handle?
Nutritional Guidelines for Managing Hepatitis B Symptoms
Nutritional Intake for Hepatitis B Dear Nutritionist, my father has hepatitis B. During his check-up, the doctor mentioned that he has elevated jaundice, edema in his ankles, and a rougher liver texture. What dietary considerations should be taken into account?
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Ms. Bao: Hello! Your father's hepatitis B has already shown signs of jaundice and edema, indicating that liver function has reached the stage of decompensated failure. Dietary management can only passively avoid worsening symptoms. It is essential to avoid high-fat cooking m...[Read More] Nutritional Guidelines for Managing Hepatitis B Symptoms
Can Hepatitis B Patients Safely Consume Royal Jelly?
Can patients with hepatitis B consume royal jelly? Hello Dr. Huang: I would like to ask if hepatitis B carriers can consume royal jelly. Additionally, are there any foods that hepatitis B carriers should avoid? Thank you!
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Dear Peggy: Hello! The liver is the chemical factory of the human body, metabolizing and breaking down all food, medications, supplements, and toxins that enter the body for utilization and elimination. Therefore, patients with liver disease should avoid nutritional excess (obesi...[Read More] Can Hepatitis B Patients Safely Consume Royal Jelly?
Post-Hysterectomy Nutrition Care Tips for Vegetarian Patients
Nutritional Care After Hysterectomy Hello, my mother is in her sixties and underwent a hysterectomy two weeks ago due to severe uterine prolapse. She is a vegetarian. What nutritional care recommendations do you have for her post-surgery? What vegetarian foods can she eat more of...
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Dear Yu: In the acute postoperative phase, the diet should focus on wound healing, with the avoidance of alcoholic beverages. During the recovery phase, a balanced diet is essential, ensuring that all six food groups are included: grains and tubers, dairy products, meat, fish, eg...[Read More] Post-Hysterectomy Nutrition Care Tips for Vegetarian Patients
Will It Get Better? Understanding Hard Stools and Anal Health
Will it get better? I would like to ask, sometimes when I have hard stools, there is a little blood from my anus. Recently, it has become more serious, and a small polyp appeared, but it disappeared the next day. Will this situation improve?
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Dear Noo: I apologize for the delayed response. Your question should be directed to a colorectal specialist for assistance. Thank you! Dietitian Huang Shuli from Hsinchu Hospital.[Read More] Will It Get Better? Understanding Hard Stools and Anal Health
Post-Cholecystectomy: Dietary Tips and Lifestyle Adjustments
Postoperative Care After Cholecystectomy What are the effects and precautions regarding diet and lifestyle after gallbladder removal? Thank you.
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Hello Mr. Wang! Bile is produced by the liver and is responsible for the digestion and absorption of fats. The function of the gallbladder is to concentrate and store bile. After gallbladder removal, it is advisable to avoid high-fat diets in the short term. However, the body can...[Read More] Post-Cholecystectomy: Dietary Tips and Lifestyle Adjustments
The Benefits of Wheat Germ and Vitamin E for Healing Scars
Wheat germ and the functions of vitamin E? Hello, Dietitian Huang. I am a patient who has suffered from urethral stricture due to a traumatic injury from a car accident. After the urethra healed, I have been struggling with urethral narrowing. Despite undergoing several surgeries...
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Hello, Xiao Bu! 1. Wound healing and scarring is the final result of the inflammatory response in the injured tissue cells. During the inflammatory process, many free radicals and peroxides are produced. Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that can protect cell membranes and c...[Read More] The Benefits of Wheat Germ and Vitamin E for Healing Scars
Supporting a Partner with Lupus: Emotional and Practical Guidance
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) I'm sorry to hear about your girlfriend's condition. It's important to provide her with emotional support during this challenging time. Here are some ways you can help her psychologically and some principles to follow in the futur...
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Tofu: Hello! Since I am unaware of the severity of her condition, is the proteinuria severe? Or has the proteinuria situation been controlled? Therefore, I cannot provide you with specific dietary recommendations, and I apologize for that! Please communicate with her attending ph...[Read More] Supporting a Partner with Lupus: Emotional and Practical Guidance
High-Calorie, Low-Nutrition Foods for Liver Cancer Patients
Are there any foods that are high in calories, low in nutrients, and low in protein? Because my father is a carrier of hepatitis B and has undergone two surgeries for malignant liver cancer and one alcohol embolization, he can no longer take Western medicine or undergo surgery. A...
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Hello! Excessive nutrition can burden the liver, but the human body requires essential nutrients to maintain energy levels. Common low-protein foods include mung bean starch, lotus root powder, tapioca flour, boba, sago, rice noodles, and agar. There are also specialized products...[Read More] High-Calorie, Low-Nutrition Foods for Liver Cancer Patients
Post-Cranial Surgery Diet Tips for Trigeminal Neuralgia Patients
After undergoing craniotomy for trigeminal neuralgia, it is important to follow a specific diet and take certain precautions. 1. **Dietary Recommendations:** - **Soft Foods:** Consume soft, easy-to-chew foods to avoid irritation of the jaw and facial nerves. Examples include...
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Hello! You can start eating once you no longer feel nausea or vomiting after surgery. Avoid alcohol and spicy foods. After microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve root at the posterior fossa, maintain a balanced diet and a normal lifestyle. Wishing you a speedy recove...[Read More] Post-Cranial Surgery Diet Tips for Trigeminal Neuralgia Patients
Can Nutritional Supplements Replace Daily Meals for Health?
Can consuming health supplements replace regular food? I have been a carrier of hepatitis B for over 20 years. Due to my work, I often eat hastily and without much thought. A friend suggested that I take a daily multivitamin, along with supplements like reishi mushroom and cordyc...
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Hello! Nutritional supplements cannot replace daily food. To protect the liver, it is essential to focus on a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and a regular lifestyle. Please pay attention to the dosage of the nutritional supplements you take, as excessive amounts can increase the ...[Read More] Can Nutritional Supplements Replace Daily Meals for Health?
Dietary Guidelines for Managing Fatty Liver in Hepatitis B Patients
Fatty liver Hello, my father is 48 years old and has hepatitis B. Recently, he underwent a health check-up, and the doctor mentioned that he has high levels of fatty liver and needs to pay attention to his diet. However, I am not familiar with dietary guidelines, so could you ple...
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Hui-Ching: Hello! The diet for hepatitis B should focus on a balanced diet, and there is no need for a high-protein diet. Dietary considerations for fatty liver depend on the underlying causes: obesity, diabetes, alcohol abuse, malnutrition, etc. Dietary strategies should be tail...[Read More] Dietary Guidelines for Managing Fatty Liver in Hepatitis B Patients
Post-Liver Transplant Nutrition: Essential Foods and Guidelines
Liver transplant diet Hello, this case involves a father who is approximately 60 years old and needs a liver transplant. His daughter has donated half of her liver to him. I would like to inquire about what nutritional supplements or precautions are necessary after the liver tran...
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Hello! Generally, post-liver transplant dietary management is divided into two phases: the acute phase (the first three months post-surgery) and the chronic phase (after three months). During the acute phase, the risk of rejection is highest, and the dosage of immunosuppressive m...[Read More] Post-Liver Transplant Nutrition: Essential Foods and Guidelines