For Diarrhea, Lie Down
Diarrhea is a common problem that can be caused by cancer itself (such as colon cancer), chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, bone marrow stem cell transplants, and infections—not to mention anxiety and stress. Eat bland foods, drink mild clear liquids at room temperature and restore lost potassium and sodium with soup, bananas or low-sugar sports drinks. Strangely, lying down for 30 minutes after a meal can also alleviate symptoms. Get more diarrhea tips.
