Side Effect Management through Diet and Nutrition
Side Effect Management through Diet and Nutrition
Side Effect Management through Diet and Nutrition
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10-12 cups fluids daily (warm fluids may<br />
help)<br />
Gradually increase high fiber foods<br />
Engage in light exercise such as walking<br />
Limit gas forming foods, carbonated<br />
beverages, straws, chewing gum<br />
Discuss with MD use of stool<br />
softeners/laxatives<br />
May be induced by: treatment, oral infection<br />
Good oral hygiene<br />
Rinse mouth with baking soda/salt rinse<br />
Metallic taste: use plastic utensils <strong>and</strong><br />
serving ware<br />
Enhance dull taste-use tart flavors<br />
Try new foods or foods previously disliked<br />
Cold food may taste better than hot<br />
Zinc<br />
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