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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of volvulus. Volvulus cannot be prevented in the case of congenital intestinal malrotation. However, in adults care should be taken to consume a high [[Dietary fiber|fiber]] and [[potassium]] diet with conservative use of [[Laxative|laxatives]] to avoid volvulus. | |||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of volvulus. However, diet is important in maintaining a healthy bowel, this includes:<ref name="pmid3577612">{{cite journal |vauthors=Peña AS, Lems-van Kan PH, Kuiper I, van Duijn W, Lamers CB |title=Measurement of mucosa-specific antibodies against gliadin by a sensitive technique using the biotin-streptavidin system |journal=Acta Gastroenterol. Belg. |volume=49 |issue=4 |pages=423–6 |year=1986 |pmid=3577612 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
*Avoidance of chronic [[constipation]] by following a high [[Dietary fiber|fiber]] diet. High [[Dietary fiber|fiber]] diets avoid the overstretching of the bowel. | |||
*Maintaining a good amount of [[potassium]] in the diet will avoid the risk of intestinal abnormality. | |||
*Avoidance of excessive [[laxative]] use, in order to avoid [[megacolon]]. | |||
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Overview
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of volvulus. Volvulus cannot be prevented in the case of congenital intestinal malrotation. However, in adults care should be taken to consume a high fiber and potassium diet with conservative use of laxatives to avoid volvulus.
Primary Prevention
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of volvulus. However, diet is important in maintaining a healthy bowel, this includes:[1]
- Avoidance of chronic constipation by following a high fiber diet. High fiber diets avoid the overstretching of the bowel.
- Maintaining a good amount of potassium in the diet will avoid the risk of intestinal abnormality.
- Avoidance of excessive laxative use, in order to avoid megacolon.