Dietary treatment for skin itching caused by chemotherapy in patients with bladder cancer

Bladder cancer patients usually need chemotherapy to thoroughly eliminate remaining cancer cells. Skin itching is also one of the many adverse reactions caused by chemotherapy. Itching can cause patients to be restless and irritable. If the skin is accidentally scratched, it may cause infection. In life, symptomatic diet therapy can be used to relieve the itching symptoms.

Jujube and pear paste

Ingredients: 10 jujubes (or golden dates), 20 ml of snow pear paste.

Preparation: Soak the dates for half an hour first, put them into a casserole, add water and cook until the dates are soft, then add the pear paste.

Usage: Can be taken regularly or during itching.

Efficacy: Nourishes the lungs and skin, strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi. Suitable for elderly patients with skin itching and desquamation symptoms.

Eucommia wine

Ingredients: 60 grams of Eucommia ulmoides and 300 milliliters of high-quality liquor.

Preparation: Put Eucommia ulmoides into a gauze bag and tie the mouth, then soak it in a container of high-quality white wine, seal the bottle mouth, discard the medicine bag after 7 days, take out the soup and store it in a bottle in a dark place.

Usage: 3-10 ml each time, drink once in the morning and evening.

Efficacy: Removes cold and dampness in the lower abdomen, nourishes the liver and kidneys. Suitable for skin itching, chronic eczema and other symptoms.

Loach and Red Date Soup

Ingredients: 30-50 grams of loach, 20 grams of red dates, and a little salt.

Preparation: Take loach and red dates, add appropriate amount of water into the pot, place it on high heat and bring to a boil, then simmer for 25 minutes on low heat, add salt and MSG.

Usage: Take 1 dose per day for 10 consecutive doses.

Efficacy: Nourishes blood and moistens dryness, and can relieve skin itching symptoms.