OSTOMY CARE

Diet Tips Following a Urostomy

Last updated 01/06/20

Unless your healthcare team gives you specific instructions, people with a urostomy do not need a special diet.

However, there are a few tips you may want to keep in mind to avoid infections and urine odours:

Drink at least six to eight cups (1.4 – 1.9 litres) of water and other fluids per day.
You may want to limit certain foods that cause urine odour. These include^[1]:
- Asparagus
- Fish
- Eggs
- Alcohol
- Vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and brussel sprouts
- Cheese (certain types)
- Baked beans
- Onions
Some foods help fight urine odour. You may want to increase your intake of:
- Cranberry juice
- Buttermilk
- Parsley
- Yogurt

^[1] http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/nutrition/pages/ostomy-nutrition-guide.aspx

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