The nutritional therapy for bowel constipation in oncologic patients with advanced disease in opioids used: review

Authors

  • Helimar Senna dos Santos Professora do Departamento de Nutrição da Faculdade JK, Aluna Especial do Curso de Mestrado em Ciências da Saúde da Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Especialista em Nutrição Oncológica pelo Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA), Especialista em Nutrição Clínica e Cirúrgica pela FHDF (Programa de Residência) e Especialista em Nutrição Clínica pela Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2002v48n2.2239

Keywords:

Nutrition, Diet Therapy, Dietary Fiber, Constipation, Opioid Analgesics, Incurable Patients, Palliative Care

Abstract

Bowel constipation is a typical disorder in cancer patients because of the anorexia-caquexia syndrome, and its frequency is high in patients with advanced disease who use opioids for pain management. The nutritional component in palliative care is very important for the overall treatment, as it helps lessening the severity of the disorders the patient presents, making him feel better. The use of laxative nutrients are quite beneficial in reducing bowel constipation. This article is a review of the importance of nutrition for bowel constipation in palliative care patients who use opioids.

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Published

2002-06-28

How to Cite

1.
Santos HS dos. The nutritional therapy for bowel constipation in oncologic patients with advanced disease in opioids used: review. Rev. Bras. Cancerol. [Internet]. 2002 Jun. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];48(2):263-9. Available from: https://rbc.inca.gov.br/index.php/revista/article/view/2239

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 2 (2002): Apr./May/June

Section

LITERATURE REVIEW