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Diet and fluids
Avoid constipation and being overweight by keeping to a healthy, high fibre diet. Practice pelvic floor exercises regularly.
You should drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water every day and eat a healthy balanced diet such as fruit, vegetables, cereals, wholemeal bread and pasta
Patch testing does not detect allergies related to diet, hay fever or asthma.
Eat a well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water. Avoid crowded dusty atmospheres as you will be prone to infection after your operation.
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Do I need to follow a special diet?
your GP informed Make sure your wishes are met Talk through the information you are given to help you to understand Give you advice about lifestyle and diet
You will be given instructions about diet and what to bring with you when you are admitted for the ureteroscopy.
Some pain relief medication can cause constipation so a diet high in bran, fresh fruit and vegetables is advisable.
in groups) to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles Advice on: maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight if you're overweight eating a high-fibre diet
Sometimes it may be painful to swallow – this can be managed with pain relief such as paracetamol and changes to your normal diet.
When can I resume my normal diet?
Low oxalate diet Avoiding beans, chocolate, coffee and berries can improve pain.
Constipation Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and try to include more high fibre food in your diet unless otherwise advised by the hospital.
Fluid and diet intake
Patients need regular dental care and careful attention to oral hygiene and diet. Avoid extractions if at all possible.
Eat a nutritionally well-balanced diet.