Document detail
ID
doi:10.1007/978-3-031-08392-1_...
Author
Monda, MarcellinoLangue
enEditor
Springer
Category
Urology
Year
2023
listing date
11/14/2022
Keywords
diet fecal incontinence fodmaps healthy foods carbohydrates lipids foods incontinence fecalAbstract
This chapter illustrates dietary strategies in the treatment of fecal incontinence.
Although some foods must be excluded, the proportion of macronutrients should remain unchanged.
One important strategy in dietary schemes to improve the symptoms of fecal incontinence is to drastically reduce several simple carbohydrates, in particular those known as FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols).
The recommended percentage of calories from carbohydrates in patients with fecal incontinence should be around 55% and the percentage of energy from lipids around 30%.
Moderate coffee consumption should be allowed, although each patient’s individual response should be monitored.
Spices, as well as spicy and smoked foods, should be avoided or at least limited for their irritating action on the mucous membranes of the digestive system and stimulating effect on secretions and motility.
The importance of the preferential use of healthy foods (fruit and vegetables, fish, extra virgin olive oil) is also discussed.
Monda, Marcellino, 2023, Diet in Fecal Incontinence, Springer
