1. Changes in Taste and Smell with Cancer Treatment
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Your sense of taste or smell may change with cancer treatments. Some foods may have a bitter or metallic taste or may be less tasteful. Changes in taste and smell often improve after cancer treatment is ...

2. Constipation
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...  Overuse of laxatives To help prevent constipation: Drink at least 8-10 cups of liquids each day. Warm or hot drinks may help your bowels move more easily. Eat high fiber foods such as bran ...

3. Ways to Manage Your Weight
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... body have the energy it needs and prevents hunger. Control your portion size. Use a small plate and take small amounts of a variety of foods. Do not go back for seconds. Eat when you are hungry. Avoid ...

4. Home Care for Pandemic Flu
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... of fluids to prevent dehydration, which can be serious. Make sure the ill person drinks plenty of fluids, ice and foods such as soup and broth at the first sign of the flu. If your loved one has diarrhea ...

5. Heart Failure
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... Take your medicines as ordered by your doctor. • Weigh yourself every morning at the same time. Keep a record of your daily weights. • Limit salt or sodium in foods and drinks. • Call your doctor for any ...

6. Breastfeeding Basics
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Here are some breastfeeding basics that you may find helpful. Talk to your baby’s doctor, nurse or your lactation specialist if you have other questions. Mother’s Diet No special foods or diets are needed ...

7. Bone Scan
(Articles/Medical exams)

... will be given two appointment times. Arrive on time for each part of the test. Diagnosis of Osteoporosis If you have any allergies to medicines, foods or other things, tell the staff before the test. ...

8. Hysterectomy
(Articles/Surgery)

... to regular foods. • Your bandage will be removed the day after surgery. Your incision may have: Stitches that dissolve on their own. Staples which are often taken out a few days after surgery. Steri-strips ...

9. Barium Enema
(Articles/Medical exams)

... colon and rectum must be empty of all stool before this test. Do not eat solid foods or drink milk products. Drink clear liquids only.Water Clear broth or bouillon Clear fruit juices without pulp such ...

10. Cancer
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... hats and clothing to protect your skin when outside • Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink • Limiting the amount of high fat foods you eat, especially from animal sources • Eating plenty of fruits, ...

11. Gastritis
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... • Too much stomach acid • Drinking alcohol • Eating too much or eating hot and spicy foods • Smoking and tobacco use Your Care Diet changes and medicines may be needed for gastritis. • Take your medicines ...

12. Thyroid Scan
(Articles/Medical exams)

... have any allergies to medicines, foods or other things, tell the staff before the test. If you are breastfeeding, pregnant or think you might be, tell the staff before the scan. For women of childbearing ...

13. Brain Scan
(Articles/Medical exams)

... to medicines, foods or other things, tell the staff before the test. If you are breastfeeding, pregnant or think you might be, tell the staff before the scan. Arrive on time for your test. Plan on being ...

14. Concerns and Discomforts of Pregnancy
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... or cereal before getting out of bed in the morning. These foods may help any time of the day you have nausea. • Eat smaller meals more often instead of 3 large meals. • Do not let your stomach get completely ...

15. Appendectomy for a Child
(Articles/Surgery)

... foods or other things, tell the staff. Your child should have nothing more to drink until after the surgery. During Surgery Your child will wear a hospital gown. An IV (intravenous) is put into a vein ...

16. Asthma
(Articles/Diseases)

... from foods, medicines or things that cause you to have signs of asthma. These are called triggers. Avoid contact with people who have a cold or flu. Rest and drink plenty of liquids at the first sign of ...

17. Appendectomy
(Articles/Surgery)

... what medicines you are taking including prescriptions, over the counter medicines, vitamins and herbs. • If you have any allergies to medicines, foods or other things, tell the staff. • Do not eat ...

18. Biopsy
(Articles/Medical exams)

... about treatment if needed.If you have any allergies to medicines, foods or other things, tell the staff before the test. If you are pregnant or think you might be, tell the staff before the test. Arrive ...

19. A Healthy Pregnancy
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... vegetables, meat and milk. Avoid fried and high sugar foods. Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day. Try eating smaller meals more often. Avoid or limit food and drinks with caffeine to 1 to 2 cups each day. ...

20. Diarrhea
(Articles/Diseases)

... medicines such as antibiotics or chemotherapy A side effect of some treatments Bowel diseases Bowel surgery or radiation to the abdomen Some foods that can cause or make diarrhea worse: High ...