Aa
Managing diahreea and dehydration w 4th stage colon cancer
Have tried gatorade,banns nba popcycicles ,water,what else can I do to ease or slow up diahreea and dehydration during chemo?
Thank you for your response , I will certainly try the coconut water, he doesn't like coconut but I will try to get him to drink it. He will do almost anything at this point that will help. Thank-you again and GOD Bless!
Have you tried coconut water? It is very hydrating, natural, full of potassium. Try it, drink it often. Your body is doing what it needs to by having diarrhea= getting rid of all the crap from chemo. Tried any natural remedies? Like acupuncture?
Thank-you for your response ,everything you told me I have done and tried. I guess that's all I can do besides keep Praying. Oh,I am the caregiver for my partner and I was just hopeing there was something else I could do for him. If there is Anything that you can tell me(as a caregiver) to do or try ,please don't hesitate to advise me. Need all the help I can get.(smile) Blessing be to you and MedHelp, Thank-you again !!!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi and thanks for using the forum.
I am sorry about your symptoms, I know that it can be very troubling, especially when you are already not feeling well because of the chemo.
First, let your doctor know about the diarrhea. It is important that he or she know what side affects you are experiencing.
Drinking plenty of fluids is important- they will not stop your diarrhea, but they will help replace the fluids that you are losing. Sometimes gatorade can be a little sugary and may make the diarrhea worse, so you could try 1/2 gatorade and 1/2 water. YOu could also try pedialyte. Water is always good as well.
As for foods, things such as bananas, applesauce, crackers, white toast, oatmeal, peanut butter and plain or even vanilla yogurt can help. Try eating several (5-6) small meals each day instead of 3 regular meals, this can also help.
If the diarrhea persists, discuss it with your doctor. He or she may be able to prescribe medication to help ease this. Good luck and I wish you all the best.
Bridget
I am sorry about your symptoms, I know that it can be very troubling, especially when you are already not feeling well because of the chemo.
First, let your doctor know about the diarrhea. It is important that he or she know what side affects you are experiencing.
Drinking plenty of fluids is important- they will not stop your diarrhea, but they will help replace the fluids that you are losing. Sometimes gatorade can be a little sugary and may make the diarrhea worse, so you could try 1/2 gatorade and 1/2 water. YOu could also try pedialyte. Water is always good as well.
As for foods, things such as bananas, applesauce, crackers, white toast, oatmeal, peanut butter and plain or even vanilla yogurt can help. Try eating several (5-6) small meals each day instead of 3 regular meals, this can also help.
If the diarrhea persists, discuss it with your doctor. He or she may be able to prescribe medication to help ease this. Good luck and I wish you all the best.
Bridget
Can any body help me with. This problem, I have not received any comments. Please!!!!!
You are reading content posted in the Ask a Nurse Forum
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.
