Breast Cancer
 
Managing Diarrhea From Chemotherapy  

Is there anything I can do to help control the diarrhea?

Yes. The following suggestions may help control diarrhea caused by chemotherapy:

  • Drink plenty of fluids, particularly fruit juices, water, Gatorade or All Sport, or electrolyte replacement fluids, such as Pedialyte


  • Avoid carbonated drinks


  • Avoid dairy products


  • Avoid beans, coffee, nuts, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and spicy foods until diarrhea subsides


  • When diarrhea slows, add foods low in fiber, such as rice, bananas, mashed potatoes, toast, and crackers


  • Take an anti-diarrhea medicine, such as Immodium, as directed by your doctor



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