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Mouth cancer
My father is a Mouth cancer patients . After operation , he is too weak . No any progress in hi body.
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Dr. Siddharth S
Radiation Oncologist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
All cancer patients become weak at certain point of time because cancer itself is a condition which causes nutritional loss. Make sure he gets more than adequate nutrition in form of fat carbohydrates and proteins.Drink adequate amount of water also
Next Steps
Consult a dietician who can prepare a diet chart for the cancer patient.
Health Tips
If patient is unable to tolerate oral feed..Ryles tube can be inserted through nose also called Nasogastric tube
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