Diet Chart For Ovarian Cysts

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac within the ovary. Often they cause no symptoms. Occasionally they may produce bloating, lower abdominal pain, or lower back pain.The majority of cysts are harmless. If the cyst either breaks open or causes twisting of the ovary, it may cause severe pain. This may result in vomiting or feeling faint. Some or all of the following symptoms may be present, though it is possible not to experience any symptoms:

Abdominal pain: Dull aching pain within the abdomen or pelvis, especially during intercourse. Uterine bleeding: Pain during or shortly after beginning or end of menstrual period; irregular periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting. Fullness, heaviness, pressure, swelling, or bloating in the abdomen. Change in frequency or ease of urination (such as inability to fully empty the bladder), or difficulty with bowel movements due to pressure on adjacent pelvic anatomy. Constitutional symptoms such as fatigue, headaches Nausea or vomiting Weight gain

Other symptoms may depend on the cause of the cysts: Symptoms that may occur if the cause of the cysts is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) may include increased facial hair or body hair, acne, obesity and infertility. Ovarian Cysts is a problem in which a woman's hormones are out of balance. If it isn't treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. Most women with Ovarian Cysts grow many small cysts on their ovaries. Early diagnosis and treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems.Changing the way you eat can help you manage the symptoms much better. Symptoms are aggravated by consumption of certain types of foods so staying away from refined flour, sugar, dairy products and carbohydrates help to greatly reduce insulin imbalance and associated symptom occurrence. Replacing such foods with raw fruits, green leafy vegetables and foods with a low glycemic index help to maintain the nutrition value and also aids weight loss.

Do's

1. Gradually increase the intake of high fiber carbohydrates.
2. Emphasize lean protein foods.
3. Include mono unsaturated and omega 3 fatty acid foods.
4. Include different fruits and vegetables.
5. Drink minimum 2 liter water.
6. Do regular exercise.

Don'ts

1. Do not skip meals.
2. Don't take heavy meals at a time.
3. Avoid processed juices and soaft drinks.
4. Avoid deep fried foods.

1. Cereal: Brown rice, whole wheat, oats, jowar, bajra, ragi
2. Pulses: red gram, green gram, black gram, bengal gram
3. Vegetables: all gourds-bitter gourd, snake gourd, ridge gourd, bottle gourd, ivy gourd, ladies finger, tinda,green leafy vegetables
4. Fruits: citrus fruits-orange, mousambi, grape fruit, lemon; berries-strawberry, blueberry, black berry; cranberry, cherries, papaya, pineapple, guava.
5. Milk and milk products: low fat milk, low fat curd.
6. Meat,fish & egg: Skin out chicken, egg white, fish like salmon, sardines, trout, mackerel, tuna.
7. Oil: 2 tsp (10ml)
8. Sugar: 2 tsp (10gm)
9. Other beverages: green tea.