What is the diet for patients with lymphocytic colitis?

Question
Hello doctor,
I would like to ask what are the dietary guidelines for patients with lymphocytic colitis? What foods and drinks should be avoided? Thank you doctor!
Nguyen Xuan Huong Mai (1985)
Reply
Answered by Doctor Vu Huy Hien - Gastroenterologist - Gastrointestinal Unit - Endoscopy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Hello,
With the question “What is the diet for patients with lymphocytic colitis? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Eating principles in colon pathology in general and inflammatory bowel disease in particular, patients should note the following points:
Eat a balanced and varied diet. Eat slowly, chew well. Avoid eating large meals, divide them into several small meals throughout the day. Reduce fat, insoluble fiber such as fruit peels, nuts, chia seeds... Do not use stimulants such as alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks. Do not use gas-producing foods such as beans, onions, carrots, raisins, bananas, apricots, prunes, cabbage, water spinach, watercress, milk. Reduce foods that contain fructose such as honey, syrups of all kinds. In addition, for details and specifics, you should visit a nutritionist to give you the best advice on how to eat properly. Thank you!
If you still have questions about the diet for patients with colitis, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!