Crohn's disease fasting diet

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on February 07, 2025
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Patients with Crohn's disease have inflammatory lesions in their intestines, which decreases their digestive and absorptive functions. Special attention should be paid to their diet. Consuming cold, spicy, and irritating foods, such as peppers, mustard, alcohol, strong tea, and coffee, should be reduced. Foods that cause gas, like leeks and bean products, should also be minimized, as well as carbonated drinks like cola or coffee. It is advisable to eat more vegetables, such as carrots and yams. Nutritional intake should focus on high-nutrient, low-fat foods like lean meats, eggs, and fish. During the treatment period, ample rest is essential.

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Does Crohn's disease have a genetic component?

Crohn's disease has a certain genetic predisposition, but not all cases of Crohn's disease are inherited from one generation to the next. Current research indicates that its occurrence is related to environmental factors, immune factors, and genetic factors, with a higher incidence in males than in females. The prevalence of Crohn's disease is not particularly high in China. Symptoms are primarily abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, and nutritional disorders. Some cases may also involve complications such as iridocyclitis, clubbing arthritis, oral mucosal ulcers, and chronic hepatitis. It is important to rest adequately and adjust your diet, favoring frequent light meals, low in fat and high in calories.

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Can people with Crohn's disease eat eggplants?

Crohn's disease may present with symptoms such as abdominal pain or diarrhea, and intestinal obstruction. Eggplant can be consumed, but in moderation, as it is not particularly easy to digest. Patients with Crohn's disease have reduced intestinal function, and consuming too much eggplant can increase the burden on the intestines. Generally, during active phases, high-nutrition, low-fat foods should be provided, along with adequate hydration and electrolyte balance. Treatment mainly includes medications and surgeries that provide symptomatic support. Crohn's disease tends to recur frequently and can have a prolonged course. Additionally, it is advisable to consume more vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and yams, while avoiding raw, spicy, and irritating foods.

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Does Crohn's disease have no symptoms?

Crohn's disease typically presents with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, complications of nutritional disorders, iridocyclitis, oral ulcers, anemia, and liver diseases. A preliminary diagnosis can be made based on these specific clinical manifestations. X-ray enterography can reveal intestinal lesions. It is important to maintain a reasonable daily routine. During active phases, bed rest should be observed, and a diet high in energy and calories but low in fat should be provided. Treatment involves a combination of medication and surgery. Crohn's disease tends to recur and has a protracted course. (Please take medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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What to do if Crohn's disease causes a fever?

Extraintestinal manifestations of Crohn's disease include fever or nutritional disorders. When there is a fever, symptomatic fever-reducing treatment should be applied using antipyretic medications. If the body temperature does not exceed 38°C, physical cooling methods can also be used, such as wiping the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, forehead, armpits, and groin with alcohol or a warm towel to dissipate heat physically. It is important to drink plenty of water and consume more vegetables to maintain hydration. Attention should also be given to enhancing nutrition by providing a high-nutrient, low-fat diet, which could include lean meats, eggs, and fish. Strict rest is crucial during the disease flare-ups to avoid excessive fatigue. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor)

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Can people with Crohn's disease eat eggs?

Patients with Crohn's disease can eat eggs, but should focus on consuming primarily egg whites and avoid egg yolks as much as possible. The general principle for their diet should be to have smaller, more frequent meals that are high in calories and low in fat. Vegetables such as yams, carrots, and potatoes can be included, while cold, spicy, and irritating foods should be avoided. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease of unknown cause, potentially resulting in complications like intestinal obstruction, perforation, and rectal bleeding. During active phases, it is important to rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and timely replenish needed nutrients and fluids.