What to eat for elderly people with irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly is a disease of the intestines in the elderly, and it is also a relatively common disease among the elderly. Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly are generally related to the intestines. Irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly requires medical treatment, and at the same time, the diet of the elderly with irritable bowel syndrome should also be paid close attention to. So, what foods are good for elderly people with irritable bowel syndrome?

This issue is very important for elderly patients with irritable bowel syndrome because it is directly related to the physical health problems of the elderly. There are many things to pay attention to when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly, and diet is the area that needs the most attention. The following will introduce in detail what foods are good for irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of intestinal functional disorders with persistent or intermittent attacks, abdominal pain, bloating, changes in bowel habits and/or stool characteristics as clinical manifestations, and the lack of gastrointestinal structural and biochemical abnormalities. It is one of the most representative and common diseases among FGIDs. Irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly is also known as irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly, allergic bowel syndrome in the elderly, allergic large bowel syndrome in the elderly, gastrointestinal dysfunction in the elderly, and irritable colon syndrome in the elderly.

1. Diet

1. Diet therapy for irritable bowel syndrome in the elderly: Huangren porridge---white rice, Huangren, Codonopsis, and a few red dates, cook into porridge and eat. Chestnut and Gorgon Fruit Soup---(Lentil) Shell the chestnuts and cook them with the Gorgon Fruit and water until the chestnuts are cooked. Add a little rock sugar to taste (add red dates, wolfberries, and a little yuanrou and cook for about 10 minutes). When making soup, you can also add Astragalus membranaceus, Codonopsis pilosula, lentils, Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, Amomum villosum, and Green Kernel.

2. What foods are good for the elderly with irritable bowel syndrome?

(1) Increase the intake of dietary fiber. Fiber speeds up the movement of food, softens stool, and increases stool volume, thus making bowel movements smoother. Include enough vegetables in your daily diet.

(2) The intake of gas-producing foods should be limited. When gas-producing food enters the intestines and is decomposed by intestinal bacteria, a large amount of gas is produced, which can cause the intestine to expand and slow intestinal peristalsis, causing intestinal bloating, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea. Foods such as coffee, carbonated drinks, alcohol, etc. can all become gas-producing foods, so it is better to eat and drink less.

(3) Maintain a regular diet. The basic principle is to eat light, easy to digest and less greasy food. Three meals a day at regular times and regular quantities.

3. Sterculia: Sterculia is rich in nutrients, containing protein, crude fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B, phosphorus, calcium and so on. It is usually eaten after being cooked. Due to its high calorie content, it is undoubtedly the best fruit for replenishing physical strength for those who are thin and have poor appetite. Xiantao: eliminates summer heat, has a sweet and cool taste that moistens the lungs, and relieves stagnation and clears the intestines. Strawberry: cleans blood, diuretic Fig: detoxifies, stops diarrhea, treats constipation, hemorrhoids

Through understanding, everyone can clearly know that it is best for the elderly with irritable bowel syndrome to eat foods rich in dietary fiber and some light, low-fat and easy-to-digest foods. In addition, elderly patients with irritable bowel syndrome should not eat gassy foods, as that will aggravate their condition, so be sure to pay attention.