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Nutrients after entering will be absorbed to ensure the process of operation in the body. Good nutrition is the basis for creating a healthy body. For cancer patients, ensuring nutrition will make the patient feel better and have more health to fight the disease.
1. The role of nutritional supplements in the treatment of cancer
To ensure nutrition, cancer patients need a different nutritional regimen compared to normal people. Here are the reasons why cancer patients need to make sure they are getting enough nutrients:
Adequate nutrition will help patients maintain weight and ensure muscle strength able to fight infections and keep cells healthy; Adequate nutrition will help the patient's body cope with the effects of the disease and including the side effects that may be encountered during the treatment; When the patient's body is in good health, the therapies will have better and more effective effects and the ability to recover is also better; Certain types of cancer, such as stomach cancer, can change the way the body absorbs nutrients. Absorption of proteins or starches can become more difficult for people with cancer; Certain cancers and treatments can seriously affect eating and nutrient absorption, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplants. ; In addition, some side effects of the treatment process will affect the patient's nutrient absorption. Common as loss of appetite, mouth sores, difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, etc.
Để đảm bảo dinh dưỡng, bệnh nhân ung thư cần có một chế độ dinh dưỡng khác biệt so với người bình thường
2. Causes of malnutrition in cancer patients
Cancer itself and the treatment methods can greatly affect the taste and smell of the patient, thereby losing or reducing the patient's appetite and appetite. This is one of the causes of malnutrition in cancer patients and requires care. In particular, if the patient is malnourished and has metastatic cancer, the disease will be more serious and minimize the ability to fight the disease. Anorexia can appear very early and is a common cause of malnutrition in cancer patients.
A common consequence of anorexia is the overall deterioration of the patient, especially for patients with lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer. This is a difficult disease to treat, so it needs to be monitored, detected and intervened early.
One of the two manifestations of anorexia and exhaustion is a decrease in body weight. To improve these conditions, patients can be applied nutritional therapies to improve appetite, support the digestive process and stomach cramps, prevent the manifestations of nausea, vomiting. vomiting, constipation, diarrhea....
3. Solutions to the causes of malnutrition in cancer patients
3.1 Anorexia Anorexia and loss of appetite are quite common for people with cancer. This may be due to psychological problems or side effects from treatment. The following suggestions will help patients improve this condition:
Maintain a high-energy diet and divide meals throughout the day. Add more protein and food; Provide plenty of water for the body such as soups, soups, fruit juices; Add your favorite foods and have a great taste; Change dishes often to create a sense of appetite when eating. Meals should be deliciously and beautifully prepared to create a feeling of eagerness and desire to be enjoyed; Exercise and movement will make the patient feel hungry and want to eat. 3.2 Changes in taste Taste changes often appear during the course of treatment and it usually disappears or decreases when treatment ends. Some of the following suggestions that can help patients reduce these discomforts include cleaning the mouth with clean water before eating. The menu includes dishes that are suitable for the patient's tastes and preferences. Using vegetable protein in food processing.
3.3 Dry mouth Some treatments like radiation therapy can cause various side effects, including dry mouth causing difficulty swallowing and loss of appetite. Here are some suggestions for the patient to improve this condition:
Eat foods that have been finely chopped or soft foods; Stimulating the salivary glands by chewing on slightly hard candies; Ensure good oral hygiene; Drink water or soup with meals to make it easier to swallow; Avoid foods high in sugar; Keeps lips moist.
Chán ăn và không cảm thấy ngon miệng là tình trạng khá phổ biến đối với những người mắc bệnh ung thư
3.4 Sore throat, sore mouth
These are also common side effects in cancer patients who are undergoing radiation therapy, chemotherapy or have infection problems. Certain foods can be easily chewed and swallowed by the patient:
Soft foods such as soft fruits, cheese, mashed potatoes, etc. Spicy, salty foods should not be eaten. . Do not eat sour fruits and juices Good oral hygiene. 3.5 Nausea – vomiting Eat before really hungry; Drink less water while eating; Eat small meals throughout the day; Eat dry foods; Wear appropriate, loose-fitting clothing. 3.6 Food hygiene and safety Pay attention to the expiry date of foods when buying; Food that is defrosted should be cooked and processed immediately. Leftovers must be refrigerated and should be consumed within 24 hours; Avoid eating raw eggs or raw fish; Wash your hands often to limit the spread of germs. 3.7 Constipation Constipation can be caused by lack of water in the body or the patient's diet lacks a lot of fiber. The following are measures to improve constipation such as eating a high-fiber diet and drinking plenty of water. Drink plenty of water and drink water even when you're not thirsty. Providing enough water such as warm juices (vegetables, fruits, meat), lemon juice, and decaffeinated tea will be very effective.
Nutrition has an important role for people with cancer . Poor nutritional status can negatively affect response to treatment, treatment regimen and quality of life in patients. Nutritional support for cancer patients not only helps patients recover from wasting/malnutrition, but also prevents complications and reduces the risk of death.
Dinh dưỡng có vai trò quan trọng đối với người mắc bệnh ung thư
Especially, for safe and effective rehabilitation treatment for cancer patients, customers can contact the rehabilitation department of Vinmec International General Hospital to be appointed by doctors. specific treatment for each case. The Department of Rehabilitation is fully invested, with a complete and rich system of physical therapy equipment and machinery originating from the world's leading manufacturer of physical therapy equipment. like the Netherlands; Japan....
Spinal traction bed Neck spine stretching machine Large short wave machine Treatment ultrasound machine Pulsed electric machine Passive knee extension machine Programmable bicycle system Muscle exercise machine system, Joint training Strength training machine system with multi-function bed system BoBab exercise bed system... The technicians are formally trained, at the university and college level, having worked in various departments. Rehabilitation of large hospitals. In addition, from time to time, the Faculty also has an increase of foreign technicians working together and exchanging experiences. The care support team is available to assist the patient in safe mobility.
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