Small intestine cancer support, due to a cancer diagnosis - #34458
My husband struggles with bloating and stomach pain due to adinocasinoma diagnosis what is your advice? How can we reduce this? We now use prune juice to support digestion but he still experience stomach pains and uncomfortably. Due to chemo he experience nausea too.


Doctors’ responses
Along with your treatment following steps will help to resolve gut issue. Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Regular use of buttermilk. Tab. Guduchi 2-0-2 Tab. Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Tab Ajmodadi 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks
Start on Avipattikara churna 1/2-0-1/2 before meals Giloy tab 1-0-1 Amla juice 5 ml once daily Hingwastaka churna- if bloating is sev 1/2 tsp with warm water Avoid excessive prune juice spicy foods Giv easily digestible food Give him to sip boiled and warm coriander cumin fennel tea
These are supportive/natural care tips, not a replacement for oncologist’s treatment.
1. Dietary Adjustments
Prefer small, frequent meals instead of 2–3 large ones.
Avoid gas-forming foods: beans, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, very fatty/fried foods, carbonated drinks.
Choose easily digestible, soft foods: khichdi, rice porridge, well-cooked veggies, clear soups, oatmeal.
Ginger tea / ginger lozenges: very effective for nausea (approved even during chemo).
Banana, applesauce, rice, toast – soothing for sensitive gut.
2. For Constipation & Bloating
Instead of prune juice (which may worsen gas), try:
Stewed apples or pears (gentler on stomach).
Isabgol (psyllium husk) in warm water or milk (if no obstruction in bowels).
Warm water sipping throughout the day.
Light abdominal massage with warm castor oil or sesame oil may relieve bloating.
3. For Nausea
Ginger (fresh or powder in warm water) or peppermint tea.
Deep breathing + slow sips of cool water.
Eating something dry (like plain crackers or toast) before taking chemo meds.
4. Lifestyle
Encourage him to walk a little after meals (10–15 min, very slow).
Avoid lying flat immediately after food.
Use a slightly propped-up pillow when resting to reduce reflux.

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