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Managing Eating Problems During Cancer Treatment

Gas and Bloating

Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed by Cancer Center Staff
Creation Date: September 2003
Last Revision Date: February 2007

Gas can become trapped in the digestive system, causing cramping and discomfort. Some remedies to prevent the problem are:

Eat and drink slowly.
Avoid gas forming foods such as beans, carbonated drinks, onions, cabbage, and broccoli.
Check with the doctor for permission to exercise mildly to help move gas from the bowel.
Avoid drinking through a straw to prevent swallowing air.
Avoid chewing gum to avoid swallowing air.
Don't talk much at meals to avoid swallowing air.
Ask your doctor if you can use over the counter gas medications.

Last modification date: Tue Mar 20 16:31:24 2007
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