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Gastrointestinal Perforation : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Treatment of Underlying Disorder(s)

Prevention Overview Articles

Gastrointestinal perforation
Depending on the cause, perforation can be prevented by preventing any underlying disease that may lead to intestinal perforation. Ulcer disease should be treated with appropriate medicines. Patients with diverticulitis must follow a high fiber diet.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 14, 2006

Specific Prevention Articles

High-Fiber Diet
Fiber is the material that gives plants texture and support. Dietary fiber is found in many plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and whole grains.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Eating a High-Fiber Diet
Fiber is what gives strength and structure to plants. Most grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits contain fiber. Foods rich in fiber are often low in calories and fat, and they fill you up more. They may also reduce your risks for certain health problems.
Source:StayWell
Ideas to Help Fiber-Up Your Diet
Chew on this: If you're like many Americans, you're fiber-challenged. Most Americans consume only 15 grams of fiber daily instead of the recommended 20 grams to 35 grams, according to the National Cancer Institute. The USDA 2005 guidelines recommends 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories in the diet.
Source:StayWell
Ask The Doctor: High-residue Diet
What is a high-residue diet? Kathy McManus, M.S., R.D is the director of the department of nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an investigator on the Pounds Lost Trial, a 5 year NIH funded obesity study. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Simmons College, completed her Dietetic Internship at Brigham and Women Hospital, and received a Master of Science degree in nutrition from Framingham State College.
Source:StayWell
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