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What Diet To Follow With Jaundice?
my father is 72 he developed a rash/ sores on his hands 6 weeks ago and 1 week ago developed jaundice he has an appointment in over a week for scans any dietry advice or general advice he has no sickness or pain at this stage he is fit and ideal weight
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Hi,
Rash and jaundice are generally due to hepatitis due to viral infections or some other secondary diseases in the abdomen.
The ideal diet for a jaundiced patient is low fat, high carbohydrate and proteins with branched chain amino acids. Limit spicy and baked items, see that he does not develop constipation. If he already has, put him on some laxative like lactulose which will really help a lot.
All the best.
Rash and jaundice are generally due to hepatitis due to viral infections or some other secondary diseases in the abdomen.
The ideal diet for a jaundiced patient is low fat, high carbohydrate and proteins with branched chain amino acids. Limit spicy and baked items, see that he does not develop constipation. If he already has, put him on some laxative like lactulose which will really help a lot.
All the best.
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