Tips if you have diarrhoea and pancreatic cancer

Speak to your doctor or dietitian for advice about diarrhoea. They can work out what’s causing it and how to treat it.

6 tips to help with diarrhoea

Eat small meals often.
Drink as much as you can manage, to help prevent dehydration.
It can help to avoid spicy foods, alcohol, fruit juice, tea and coffee.
Do not stop eating fruit and vegetables, unless your doctor or dietitian has told you to. They are important for your health and can help to make your poo more solid.
If you have very bad diarrhoea, you may need to replace salts and fluids that you have lost. Eat salty and sugary foods or drink isotonic sports drinks. Or drink a rehydrating drink such as Dioralyte^®.
You may worry about going out in case you can’t find a toilet when you need it. Macmillan Cancer Support have a toilet card that helps you access toilets in places like cafes and shops when you are out.

If you have diarrhoea, speak to your doctor or nurse.

You can also speak to our specialist nurses on our free Support Line with any questions about diarrhoea or other symptoms.

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