Causes of diarrhea during cancer treatment .. Chemotherapy, abdominal radiotherapy, infection and food allergies or frustration



Diarrhea is caused by infection, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy for the abdomen, infection, food allergies, or frustration.
How does diarrhea occur?
Diarrhea occurs when the food passes quickly in the intestine, causing poor absorption of vitamins, minerals and water and this may cause dehydration, which disrupts the work of the body as a whole.
Here are some suggestions for treating diarrhea:
* Drink plenty of water to make up for what you lost, eat fruit-flavored juices, broth, gluten, ..
Eat a little food during the day instead of three main meals.
* Eat plenty of foods and liquids containing sodium and potassium concentrated in fruit juice and vegetables.
* Avoid the following:
- Oils, ghee and fried foods.
- Raw vegetables, fruits with husks, seeds and many fibers.
- High-fiber vegetables such as broccoli, maize, dry beans, cabbage, peas, cauliflower.
* Avoid hot or cold food and drink, drink warm liquids or at room temperature.
* Reduce caffeine intake such as coffee, soda and chocolate.
* If diarrhea occurs suddenly stop eating and start with liquid fluids for 12-14 hours.
* Be aware of the use of milk and dairy products, it increases the severity of diarrhea because of the content of lactose. Most people can tolerate as little as one and a half cups of milk or milk.