What to do if you have no appetite after pancreatic cancer surgery

The current treatments for pancreatic cancer mainly include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but the effects are not good. Generally, pancreatic cancer patients have poor appetite, and radiotherapy, chemotherapy and pain affect the patient's appetite. The diet of pancreatic cancer patients is very important. What should I do if I have no appetite after pancreatic cancer surgery?

Loss of appetite refers to a sudden decrease in food intake, or even no appetite at all. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, such as difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, changes in taste or smell, bloating, tumor enlargement, depression or pain, etc. Poor appetite is especially common in pancreatic cancer patients. After radiotherapy and chemotherapy, pancreatic cancer patients have severe nausea and vomiting, which should be taken seriously. So, how to improve this situation?

1. Nutritional supplements are necessary to support treatment, but you don’t have to force yourself to eat if you don’t want to.

2. Eat small and frequent meals, and eat more for breakfast. You can eat 4-5 times a day.

3. Try to eat high-calorie foods that are easy to swallow (such as jelly, yogurt, milk, egg custard, etc.), and some cooler or room temperature foods (such foods have lighter odors and tastes).

4. People with long-term loss of appetite need to supplement with high-protein nutrition.

5. Decorate the dining table carefully to create an attractive and appetizing atmosphere. Dining with family can also increase appetite.

6. Drinking lots of soup during meals will make you feel full, so you can drink beverages between meals.

7. You can do some appropriate activities one hour before meals to increase your appetite.

8. If necessary, you can ask a specialist to prescribe Chinese medicine for you. Chinese herbal medicine has a good effect in regulating gastrointestinal function.