Crohn’s Disease
- Fill up on fibre
Improve stool quality and other symptoms by eating high-fibre fruits and vegetables and by taking fibre supplements such as psyllium or glucomannan
- Fight back with fish
Prevent relapses by frequently eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, mackerel, or sardines
Stop diarrhoea and reduce anal irritation with over-the-counter remedies, including loperamide (Imodium A-D) and bulk-forming laxatives, such as methylcellulose (Citrucel) or psyllium (Konsyl, Metamucil)
- Take a daily multivitamin
Choose a comprehensive formula containing zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin D to prevent deficiencies caused by poor absorption
- Discover beneficial bacteria
Take 250 mg of Saccharomyces boulardii three times a day to help control diarrhoea
Ask about prescription drugs that may relieve symptoms, including sulphazalazine (Azulfidine), oral prednisone (Deltasone), and azathioprine (Imuran), as well as antidiarrhoeal drugs, such as loperamide (Imodium) and diphenoxylate (Lomotil)
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