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Suggest Precautions And Diet For Watery Loose Motions Post Chemotherpay

Hello, my mom has just undergone her first chemotherapy for secondary liver cancer, she was discharged from hospital on Saturday evening, since yesterday she did not pass stools, but today morning she complained of loose motion..she says it watery and yellow in color, what precaution, diet needs to be advised t her...thank you
Mon, 12 Feb 2018
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Dear chemotherapy or radiotherapy may effect on rapid proliferating cells like epithelial cells gonadas,and hair follicles etc.

Treatment:

1.Drink clear liquids. As soon as your diarrhea starts, switch to a diet of clear liquids, such as water, apple juice, clear broth and ice pops. Avoid milk products, as lactose intolerance may be part of your diarrhea.

2.Eat low-fiber foods. As your diarrhea starts to improve, add foods low in fiber to your diet, such as bananas, rice, applesauce and toast.

3.Eat frequent small meals and eat foods that are high in potassium.

4.Avoid foods that can irritate your digestive tract.

5.Try probiotics. Found in yogurt and dietary supplements, probiotics are beneficial bacteria that may help restore normal digestion.


If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.


Take care
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Suggest Precautions And Diet For Watery Loose Motions Post Chemotherpay

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear chemotherapy or radiotherapy may effect on rapid proliferating cells like epithelial cells gonadas,and hair follicles etc. Treatment: 1.Drink clear liquids. As soon as your diarrhea starts, switch to a diet of clear liquids, such as water, apple juice, clear broth and ice pops. Avoid milk products, as lactose intolerance may be part of your diarrhea. 2.Eat low-fiber foods. As your diarrhea starts to improve, add foods low in fiber to your diet, such as bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. 3.Eat frequent small meals and eat foods that are high in potassium. 4.Avoid foods that can irritate your digestive tract. 5.Try probiotics. Found in yogurt and dietary supplements, probiotics are beneficial bacteria that may help restore normal digestion. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care