Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diet Questions

Hi Mr. lybrate-user,
I appreciate you seeking help. Chronic constipation is often the lead cause behind ulcerative colitis. You definitely do need to streamline your diet which should mostly comprise of softly cooked or steamed vegetables with less of salt, oil, ghee, spices etc all. Preferably, use olive oil for cooking. The more bland the diet is, easily digestible will it be and the better it will be for your health/ recovery. Also, do consume well ripened fruits especially papaya & banan...more

If it is ulcerative colitis you have to be in long term medication with regular follow up with your gastroenterologist.