| Nutritional issues with brain tumours and treatment | 1400.00000000000 | Nutritional issues with brain tumours and treatment | Nutritional issues with brain tumours and treatment | N | English | Neurology;Nutrition | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Brain | Nervous system;Digestive system | Conditions and diseases | Adult (19+) | NA | | 2009-08-14T04:00:00Z | | | | | | 9.60000000000000 | 57.4000000000000 | 268.000000000000 | | Flat Content | Health A-Z | <p>An in-depth look at nutritional issues that may arise for children who are undergoing brain treatment at home, or recuperating from brain surgery.</p> | <p>Nutrition is very important during treatment, as it helps your child to withstand the effects of treatment, fight infection, and maintain growth. However, the effects of cancer and its treatment may make it difficult for your child to eat.</p> | | <h2>Key points</h2>
<ul><li>Proper nutrition can help your child withstand the effects of treatment, fight infection, and maintain growth.</li>
<li>Side effects of cancer and its treatment can impact your child's appetite and their diet.</li>
<li>A dietitian will work with you and your child to ensure your child is getting proper nutrition.</li></ul> | <h2>Side effects that may affect your child’s diet</h2>
<p>Side effects include: </p>
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loss of appetite</li>
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nausea and vomiting </li>
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sore mouth or throat</li>
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diarrhea</li>
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constipation </li>
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taste changes</li></ul>
<p>As a result, your child may need to eat certain foods to improve their nutritional status during this time. Your child’s dietician will discuss with you any nutrition-related changes that are required. </p>
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if your child is losing too much weight, a high-energy diet, nutritional supplements, or a feeding tube may be required.</li>
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certain medications may require your child to eat foods high in specific nutrients (i.e., magnesium), to make up for losses caused by medication. </li>
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certain foods may need to be avoided completely.</li></ul>
<p>Please remember that problems, which interfere with eating, are not unusual during treatment. Providing nourishment to children and watching them grow is an important part of being a parent, and your child’s treatment team is here to help you. </p> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Nutritional issues with brain tumours and treatment | | False | | | | | | |
