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Why is digestion important

WebDigestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before the blood absorbs them and carries them to cells throughout the body. The body breaks down nutrients from food and drink into carbohydrates, protein

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Health Maintenance IBD Clinic

WebHighlight Box. IBD patients are at increased risk of infections, metabolic bone disease, certain malignancies, and mental health disorders secondary to their illness while on immunomodulatory therapy.

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About Us IBD Clinic

WebThe IBD Clinic provides world-class diagnosis and long-term treatment care for around 5,100 patients with Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis, and Indeterminate colitis. IBD Clinic is part of the parent organization - IBD Unit which encompasses academic and educational facilities bridging together research, education, and practice. In our IBD

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Managing Nausea and Vomiting

WebAn empty stomach can make nausea worse. Eat slowly to keep from filling your stomach too quickly. Eat plain foods. Foods that are spicy, high in fat, or overly sweet can make nausea worse. Do not drink alcohol. Try to drink fluids at least 30−60 minutes before or after meals instead of with the meal. Wear loose fitting clothing. Get lots of rest.

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The Zeidler Clinic

WebThe Zeidler Gastrointestinal Health Centre is located in Edmonton, Alberta, attached to the University of Alberta Hospital. It supports many innovative and collaborative clinics where new gastroenterologists are trained and clinical trials and research studies are carried out. The centre is also in close proximity to lab spaces where new treatments and issues …

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Dysphagia Soft Diet

WebA dysphagia soft diet is needed for people who have trouble chewing or swallowing. On a dysphagia soft diet you may eat foods that are soft and moist. Foods that are not soft or moist enough may need to be diced, finely shaved, or minced. Foods that need to be diced should be less than 1 cm (1⁄2 inch). Example of 1 cm:

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Fibre Scoreboard IBD Clinic

WebCategory: Luminal > Colon > Diet and Lifestyle; Category: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) > Crohn's Disease > Diet and Lifestyle; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) > Ulcerative Colitis > Diet and Lifestyle

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Home IBD Clinic

WebWelcome to the University of Alberta IBD Clinic. We provide care for over 5000 patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) throughout Alberta. Our IBD specialists are dedicated to providing comprehensive long-term care to IBD patients, improving their health outcomes and quality of life. The IBD Clinic is part of a parent organization - the

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Your First Appointment IBD Clinic

Webdownload and complete the forms (below); fax to us at (780)492-8121 or bring the completed forms to your appointment. these forms will also be available for you in the clinic waiting room. Forms. Our IBD Clinic uses email and phone communication with patients ONLY for the purposes of making and confirming appointments.

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Easy to Chew Diet

WebChoose soft moist foods. You may need to chop, mince, or mash foods to make them easier to chew. Avoid dry, crispy, stringy, or tough foods as these are hard to chew. Use butter, margarine, oils, salad dressing, or sour cream to moisten foods. Blend fruits into smoothies, milkshakes, popsicles, puddings, or sauces.

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Budesonide Tapering

WebCategory: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) > Crohn's Disease > Drugs; Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) > Ulcerative Colitis > Drugs; Nursing > Medication Information

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Patient Information Sheet

WebMethotrexate is a drug that reduces inflammation and the body’s response to this inflammation. It is also used as chemotherapy to slow cell growth, in the treatment of cancer. Methotrexate can be taken orally as a pill or can be given as an injection. This will be up to your IBD physician’s discretion.

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Eating Well after Ostomy Surgery

WebFor the first 6 to 8 weeks after surgery, your bowel is healing. This means that some foods may bother it. Spread 4 to 6 small meals throughout the day. Do not skip meals. Eating moderate amounts of food regularly promotes normal bowel habits. Smaller meals in the evening may slow stoma output at night.

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Modified Harvey Bradshaw Index Activity

WebMicrosoft Word - 2. Harvey Bradshaw Index v1 Aug 15.2014. Patient, please complete Questions 1, 2 & 3. Base your answers on how you felt yesterday. 1. General Well‐being Descriptors. None = 0 Mild = 1 Moderate = 2 Severe = 3. General well being includes fatigue in the overall rating and how you feel today.

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Contact & Location IBD Clinic

WebThe IBD Clinic is positioned within the Division of Gastroenterology in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta.The IBD Clinic provides care under the authority of Alberta Health Services.. The IBD Clinic is located in the Zeidler Ledcor Centre adjacent to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

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