Q. Nutritional management of steatorrhoea?

The Nutritional management of steatorrhoea should focus on the following:

• Plenty of rest and relaxation and avoid stress

• Correction of water ba1i1nc.c

• Correction of electrolyte problems (Na, K, Ca)

• Vitamin supplementation (A, D, E and K)

• Inclusion of low fat, carbohydrates and fibre diet

• High to moderate protein intake

• Give digestive enzyme supplements (if required)

The nutrient requirements do not change considerably and other principles of dietary management remain more or less the same as for chronic diarrhoea.