To control vomiting and diarrhoea in children being treated for cancer, it is necessary to avoid very abundant meals and high-fat foods, such as red meats, bacon and sausages.
In addition, it is necessary to provide the child with plenty of fluids to maintain hydration and easy-to-digest foods, such as white bread, eggs and yogurt, that do not irritate the intestine.
Foods indicated to control nausea and vomiting should be soft and easy to digest, such as:
In addition, it is also important to avoid frying, bacon, sausages, mints, very sweet cakes, pepper and foods with very strong or very spicy smell.
In addition to diet, some tips for controlling nausea and vomiting in children are to give only small amounts of food at each meal, avoid hot preparations, and avoid consuming fluids during meals.
It is also important to provide food to the child only when the vomiting attack is controlled and not let them out or play immediately after meals, as physical exertion delays digestion and increases nausea.
To treat episodes of diarrhea it is important to eat in small amounts and drink plenty of water, infusions and natural fruit juices throughout the day, preferably at room temperature. Foods indicated to control diarrhea include:
In addition, high-fat foods such as fried foods, red meats and sausages should be avoided as they interfere with digestion and promote diarrhea. You should also avoid eating raw vegetables and strong spices, such as pepper, curry and palm oil.
In cases where diarrhoea lasts more than 3 consecutive days, milk and dairy products should be withdrawn for at least 1 week, gradually offering them to the child to see if they are the cause of diarrhea.