07 Q&A: HOW CAN I EAT WITH MOUTH SORES? - CREAMY SEAFOOD RISOTTO

07 Q&A: HOW CAN I EAT WITH MOUTH SORES? - Creamy Seafood Risotto image

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Dr. Ghosh: Mouth sores can be a troublesome side effect of chemotherapy or radiation therapy and usually occur a few days after treatment. The inside of the mouth can become raw and ulcerated, making eating and swallowing difficult. If pain from mouth sores becomes unbearable, discuss with your doctor because there are medications that may help. You may also try oral topical pain medications such as Orabase®. Rinse your mouth after meals and at bedtime with 8 ounces warm water mixed with 1 teaspoon salt brush teeth with a soft toothbrush at least twice a day.Be sure to discuss your mouth sores with your doctor and try the following suggestions:Omit hard, rough-textured or irritating foods.Drink nutritional energy beverages, such as Carnation® Instant Breakfast® energy drink, Boost®, or Ensure®.Avoid spicy or peppery foods.Avoid citrus foods such as tomatoes, oranges, grapefruit and lemons because of their high acid content.Eat small, high-calorie, high-protein meals frequently.Eat only room-temperature foods, not hot or cold foods.Pour liquids over foods to soften them (milk over toast, for example).Use buttermilk as a mouthwash to soothe irritations.Eat soft, easy-to-swallow foods: shakes bananas applesauce watermelon and other soft fruits yogurt cottage cheese mashed potatoes pasta noodles custard puddings gelatins scrambled eggs oatmeal or other cooked cereals mashed sweet potatoes, peas or carrots pureed meats.Use a straw to drink liquids.From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.