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Malnutrition and Consequences

Learn to spot the signs

Consequences of treatment 

Nausea, loss of appetite, a change to your sense of taste and tiredness are just some of the side effects that you have to fight during the course of treatment. People often lose weight without intending to.

Ensuring the body is well supplied with energy, protein, vitamins and minerals is beneficial during this stressful phase.
 

Spotting the first signs of malnutrition

Unintentional weight loss

 

Unintentional weight

loss in the past 3-6

moths

Feeling tired all the time

 

Feeling tired all

the time

Side effects from therapy

 

Side effects from therapy

influencing food intake,

e.g. pain or dryness in

mouth or throat, nausea,

diarrhoea

Weak muscles

 

Weak muscles

Changes that influence nutritional status during

cancer and cancer treatment

Loss of appetite

 

Loss of appetite

Change in sense of taste

 

Changes to

sense of taste

Inflammation of the mucuos

 

Inflammation of the

mucous membrane

(mucositis), pain

when swallowing

and/or chewing

Digestive problems

 

Digestive problems,

constipation or

diarrhoea

Exhaustion

 

Exhaustion, tiredness

and fatigue

Depression

 

Depression

Weight loss

 

Weight loss

Nausea vomiting

 

Nausea and/or

vomiting

cancer patient Rosemary with a friend walking in the park

    

Keep a positive attitude and stay active

Sometimes it is hard to remain optimistic, but a strong mind is a major factor in retaining your motivation and zest for life

Talk to friends and family members about your feelings and fears.

If possible, try to get regular exercise by walking, cycling or even some light training every day. Exercise strengthen the muscles, improves your emotional mood and helps to ensure that your digestion remains regular.

A trust-based relationship with your treating physicians is the most important requirement for successful therapy. Make use of the experience and knowledge of your healthcare professional.

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