Why should chemotherapy patients avoid cold temperatures?

Feb 28, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Peng Xiaodong
Introduction
After chemotherapy, patients should generally avoid cold foods or drinks to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort. In addition, chemotherapy has significant effects on the body, and a recovery period is needed after treatment ends; therefore, exposure to cold substances should be avoided in the short term. Chemotherapy is an effective method for treating malignant tumors, but common side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and hair loss.

  

  After chemotherapy, patients generally should avoid cold items to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort.

  The body's immune system is usually weakened after chemotherapy, and gastrointestinal function also becomes more vulnerable. Consuming cold foods may lead to symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Although chemotherapy is effective in treating cancer, the process often leaves the body weak and lowers immunity. Therefore, it's important in daily life to consume high-protein foods and keep the body warm to avoid adverse reactions.

  Chemotherapy typically involves using chemical drugs to kill cancer cells, but these drugs can also affect normal cells in the body. Thus, during chemotherapy, it’s essential to eat nutrient-rich foods to replenish nutrients lost during treatment.

  Moreover, chemotherapy significantly impacts the body. After treatment ends, the body requires time to recover, and exposure to cold should be avoided in the short term. Chemotherapy is an effective method for treating malignant tumors. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and hair loss. With appropriate management, the body generally returns to normal within about a month.