If adverse reactions occur during prostate cancer treatment, what should you pay attention to in your diet?

Prostate cancer treatment may cause some side effects and discomfort, which can be improved through a healthy diet.

1. Vomiting: You can try colder food because cold food does not have a strong smell; it is also best to have a lower fat content because lipids are difficult to digest.

2. Constipation: It is encouraged to eat foods high in dietary fiber, increase fluid intake, and drink more water.

3. Weak and haggard: It is recommended to have high-protein food as a snack, or it is better to eat small meals frequently.

4. Diarrhea: Eat small meals frequently, drink plenty of water, drink fruit juice, water, and carbonated drinks without theophylline and caffeine; avoid alcohol, strong tea, coffee, and prune juice; avoid high-fiber foods; avoid greasy fried foods; avoid spicy foods; avoid overly cold or overheated foods.

5. Hot flashes: Some foods are irritants of hot flashes, such as chili peppers, caffeine, hot drinks, and alcohol (including red wine), and should be avoided as much as possible.

6. Osteoporosis: It is recommended that prostate cancer patients over 50 years old take 1500 mg of calcium per day. This can be obtained from food or calcium supplements, but not more than 2500 mg per day.

7. Muscle loss and weight gain: A low-fat, low-calorie diet is recommended, combined with regular exercise.