Low purine diet
Layman's explanation
A diet that reduces the amount of uric acid in the body.
Used in a sentence
We recommend that you follow this special diet that reduces the amount of uric acid in your body. This will help improve your gout condition.
Low residue diet
Foods that are low in fibre (examples: ground meat, tofu, fish, and egss). Usually a diet that can reduce residue or roughage in colon
• For patients undergoing bowel preparation
• For patients with long term high risk of intestinal obstruction
Due to her recent surgery, Mdm Tan was advised to take food that are low in fibre such as fish and tofu.
Lymphoedema
Swelling of the arm
After your operation, the occupational therapist will share with you what you should and should not do to prevent swelling in your arm.
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