Nutritional Guide - Flipbook - Page 38
FAQS
Common Questions
I have other health conditions, what shall I do?
If you have other health conditions like diabetes, IBS, allergies etc. then some of the advice
provided here may need adapting. This information is not to replace clinical professional
advice from your healthcare member (e.g. Doctor, Specialist Nurse or Dietitian). If you
need more support, speak with your healthcare professional.
Should I take supplements?
Supplements can refer to many different products, like multivitamin tablets, oral
nutritional supplement drinks (ONS), herbal preparations or others. For most individuals
with stomas, no supplements are required. If someone has to adapt their diet then a
healthcare professional, e.g. Doctor or Dietitian, may recommend a particular multivitamin
and mineral preparation. ONS are sometimes recommended when someone has difficulty
maintaining their weight and these will either be from a Dietitian (in hospital) or a Doctor
(e.g. GP). Vitamin-like products and ONS must be recommended by a professional and
should not be bought from health shops, online or without proper advice from those
who are medically qualified. Herbal products are usually not recommended to be taken
if you take any medication as the herbal preparations can interact and cause harm.
A healthcare professional, e.g. Doctor, Specialist Nurse or Dietitian, is highly unlikely
to recommend a herbal product; if you would like to take any herbal products speak with
your Doctor before starting.
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