In collaboration with a number of specialists, dietitians can help with numerous gastrointestinal conditions, including:
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Coeliac disease
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Inflammatory bowel disease
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Short bowel syndrome
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Chronic pancreatitis
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Chronic liver disease
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Chronic diarrhoea or constipation
Gastrointestinal diseases may cause people to experience a range of symptoms, such as weight loss, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, heartburn, change of bowel habits and fatigue. These symptoms should not be ignored and a dietitian can help support in many ways -
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By providing a high energy diet or high protein diet.
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A low Fodmap diet may be required.
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Low fibre diet to help during inflammation flare ups.
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By supporting if malabsorption affects nutritional requirements.
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Providing healthy eating strategies and guidelines.
Source - Digestive Health Foundation