Some types of cancer treatment can cause diarrhea, flatulence and stomach rumble.

Diarrhea can also be caused by a stomach infection, or it can be a side effect to other medication, e.g. antibiotics or too large a dosage of laxatives.

When you suffer from diarrhea, food will go through your digestive system without being properly digested and absorbed. The body therefore absorbs a reduced amount of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and fluid.

Diarrhea can be treated with anti-diarrheal medicine, which can be bought without a prescription. You should, however, always consult with a doctor or a nurse before taking taking any anti-diarrheal medicine.


What you can do

Eating many small meals during the day makes it easier to eat sufficiently

Eat white bread or light whole meal bread without bran, seeds and whole kernels


Contact

In case of any questions. Please contact the Oncology Department. Telephone number are on your contact card., or go to:

www.kraeftafdelingen.auh.dk

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