Q. Nutritional management of steatorrhoea?
The Nutritional management of steatorrhoea should focus on the following:
• Plenty of rest and relaxation and avoid stress
• Correction of water ba1i1nc.c
• Correction of electrolyte problems (Na, K, Ca)
• Vitamin supplementation (A, D, E and K)
• Inclusion of low fat, carbohydrates and fibre diet
• High to moderate protein intake
• Give digestive enzyme supplements (if required)
The nutrient requirements do not change considerably and other principles of dietary management remain more or less the same as for chronic diarrhoea.