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Side Effect Management through Diet and Nutrition

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1/15/2013<br />

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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