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A low-FODMAP diet consists of the global restriction of all fermentable carbohydrates (FODMAPs), [7] and is recommended only for a short time. A low-FODMAP diet is recommended for managing patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and can reduce digestive symptoms of IBS, including bloating [ 28 ] and flatulence.
Healthy kidney diet: This diet is for those impacted with chronic kidney disease, those with only one kidney, those who have a kidney infection and those who may be suffering from some other kidney failure. [55] This diet is not the dialysis diet, [56] which is completely different. The healthy kidney diet restricts large amounts of protein ...
Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen. [1] The spleen usually lies in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the human abdomen.Splenomegaly is one of the four cardinal signs of hypersplenism which include: some reduction in number of circulating blood cells affecting granulocytes, erythrocytes or platelets in any combination; a compensatory proliferative response in the bone marrow; and the ...
The quality of the diet was insufficient to accurately represent the diet during war due to the inadequate consumption of protein, and a lack of fruits and vegetables. Despite the extreme calorie restriction, the experiment was not representative of true calorie-restrictive diets, which adhere to intake guidelines for macronutrients and ...
A puréed diet is commonly used for people who have difficulty swallowing and provides a uniformly smooth consistency. [ 1 ] Soft diets, particularly purée foods, can contribute to the high prevalence of malnutrition in those with dysphagia, especially in long-term care residents. [ 2 ]
A bland diet allows the digestive tract to heal before introducing foods that are more difficult to digest. A bland diet is designed primarily to help patients recover from gastrointestinal conditions or other medical circumstances in which improved digestion would be essential. [2] It is not especially effective as a long-term weight loss diet ...
The Spleen (Chinese: 脾; pinyin: pí) is one of the zàng organs stipulated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). [1] It is a functionally defined entity and not equivalent to the anatomical organ of the same name.
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