Cancer Treatment and Health Care

Specific dietary recommendations for special situations:

Vomiting: You must reduce the intake of fats and fried foods with strong odor they produce nausea. It is also important to reduce the anxiety that does not contribute to proper digestion.
Constipation: exercise and adequate intake of fiber reduces constipation. It is recommended to consume in the form of fruit (prunes, raisins, kiwi, orange juice), whole grains, vegetables and legumes. Avoid fats and foods like quince, tea, or rice. If these measures are insufficient resort to laxatives.
Diarrhoea: In all cases insist on an alkaline hydration rife with lemonade and soft drinks and an astringent diet (rice, mashed potato and carrot, apple, fish, chicken and ham). Milk is not recommended, ripe fruits, jams, foods high in fat, insoluble fiber, alcohol and snuff.
Irritation of mouth: It is essential to proper oral hygiene dental review before recommending treatment. In general, a liquid or semi-liquid diet to avoid irritating foods cold mashed (fatty or fried) may be helpful.
Dry mouth: This is a common side effect in patients receiving radiation therapy to mucosal atrophy of the salivary glands. It is advisable to take soft foods, juices and low-acid (at least 2 or 3 liters of water a day). Rinse mouth frequently, the ice cubes and ice cream relieves dryness.
Pain: Take pain medication before eating, if necessary.
Early satiety: small is recommended shots several times a day.

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