WHICH FOOD IS NOT GOOD FOR ASCITES PATIENT

DESCRIPTION

• Ascites is a buildup of fluid in abdomen. 
• It also happen as a result of liver cirrhosis disease. 
• Concern healthcare provider if people have cirrhosis and notice gaining weight very quickly they will talk to you about treatments often include a low-salt diet.
• Peritoneum covers the abdominal organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and kidneys it has two layers ascites occur when fluid builds up between the two layers.
  

RISK FACTOR OF ASCITES

• Non-alcohol associated fatty liver disease.
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
• Alcohol use disorder
• Autoimmune hepatitis.
• Genetic liver diseases

Other conditions include:

• Congestive heart failure
• Kidney failure
• Abdomen and pelvis organ cancer.
• Infections.
  

CAUSES

• Cirrhosis is the most common cause of ascites. 
• Other conditions include heart failure, kidney failure, infection or cancer.
  

HOW DOES CIRRHOSIS CAUSE ASCITES?

• When people suffering from liver cirrhosis, the liver does not function properly. 
• Reduction in liver function combines with portal hypertension to cause ascites symptoms. 
• Portal hypertension is high pressure in the portal vein that delivers blood to liver. 
• The high pressure causes fluid to leak out of veins into your belly and collect there.
  

SYMPTOMS OF ASCITES

• Large belly and rapid weight gain is the main symptom of ascites.

Other may include:

• Swelling in ankles.
• Shortness of breath.
• Bloating, 
• Abdominal pain, 
• Loss of appetite, 
• Indigestion and constipation.
• Back pain.
• Difficulty sitting.
• Fatigue.
  

DAILY DIET SECHUDULE FOR ASCITES PATIENT

Early morning 

1 tsp. fenugreek seed / garlic juice.

BREAKFAST

Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Semolina (veg upma) /Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) /Veg poha (Rice flakes) /Veg Oats /Semolina/pancake /Stuffed Chapatti /Chapatti with veg or Dal /1- egg’s white part only.

MID‐MORNING

Fruits / Steamed Salad / Dandelion tea

LUNCH

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg / Dal + Steamed salad

EVENING

Herbal Tea / Green tea / Ginger tea / Roasted Rice flakes

PRE DINNER

Soups (Home-made)

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg khichri / Veg Dalia / Veg + Dal

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

CEREALS

CEREALS TO BE CONSUMED

Whole wheat flour, Oats, Whole grains cereals, Porridge, Brown rice, Rice flakes, Puffed rice, Whole grain bread, Barley, Quinoa

CEREALS TO BE AVOIDED
White refined flour, Corns, White rice, White bread.

PULSES

PULSES TO BE CONSUMED
Split with skin removed pulses
PULSES TO BE AVOIDED
Whole pulses, Soya products and frozen pulses.

FRUITS

FRUITS TO BE CONSUMED
Avocado, Apple, banana, Muskmelon, Papaya, Pomegranate, Dates, Figs, and Pears
FRUITS TO BE AVOIDED
Canned and packaged fruits, all citrus fruits, and Coconut

VEGETABLES

VEGETABLES TO BE CONSUMED
Broccoli, Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Beans, Cabbage, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Round gourd, Bitter gourd, Cauliflower, Bell peppers, Green peas, Potatoes, Radish, Turnip
VEGETABLES TO BE AVOIDED
Tomato, Mushroom, Olives, , Green leafy vegetables, Yam, Red pepper, Sweet potatoes, Celery, Taro roots, soy products, Jackfruit, and dried beans

FLESH FOODS

FLESH FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
White part of egg, Roasted or Grilled Lean meat, Skinless chicken and fish.
FLESH FOODS TO BE AVOIDED
Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Very lean minced meat, Turkey, Veal, Rabbit, Egg yolk, Fish roe, Sausages, Mutton, Organ meat like Liver, Kidney, Chest,  Salami, Bacon, Duck, Goose, Visible fat on meat, Red meat, Marbled and fatty Meats, Smoked and canned fish.

SPICES

SPICES TO BE CONSUMED
Fennel, Turmeric, Cumin, Thyme, Black pepper, Coriander, Rock Salt (limited), Cardamom, Cinnamon, Fenugreek
SPICES TO BE AVOIDED
Red chili, Table Salt, Garlic salt

DAIRY PRODUCTS

DAIRY PRODUCTS TO BE CONSUMED
Nil
DAIRY PRODUCTS TO BE AVOIDED
Low-fat cheese, Cream cheese, Condensed milk, Whole milk and cream, Cocoa butter, Low-fat milk, Tofu, and Soya milk.

DRY FRUITS AND SEEDS

DRY FRUITS AND SEEDS TO BE CONSUMED
Flax seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Walnuts, Almonds
DRY FRUITS AND SEEDS TO BE AVOIDED
Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Peanuts, and Raisins.

OIL

OIL TO BE CONSUMED
Canola oil, Cow ghee, Rice bran oil
OIL TO BE AVOIDED
Coconut oil, Butter, Olive oil, Palm oil, Hydrogenated oil.

OTHER FOODS

OTHER FOODS TO BE CONSUMED
Jaggery (Homemade only) 

OTHER FOODS TO BE AVOIDED

Maggie, Pasta, All bakery and processed products, Macaroni, , Fruit jellies, Jams, , White sugar, Tomato Sauces, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Mayonnaise, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Buttered popcorn, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, Chutneys, All Spicy foods, Too much salty food, Soya sauce.

DRINKS

DRINKS TO BE CONSUMED
Buttermilk, Clear soups, Garlic juice, Pomegranate juice, Coconut water, Green tea, Garlic juice, Herbal tea, Carrot juice, Garlic juice, Dandelion tea, and  Radish juice,
DRINKS TO BE AVOIDED
Cream based liqueurs, Alcohol, Canned soup and packaged soup, Sweetened drinks, Hot chocolate drinks, Squashes, Diet soda, Coffee, Tea Whole milk drinks,