{"id":3969,"date":"2021-12-21T02:02:56","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T02:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oncoalicia.com\/nutrition-during-head-and-neck-cancer-treatment\/mouth-and-or-throat-sores\/severe-mucositis\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T08:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T08:50:08","slug":"severe-mucositis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oncoalicia.com\/en\/types-of-cancer\/head-and-neck\/mouth-and-or-throat-sores\/severe-mucositis\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietary Recommendations for Severe Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maintain good oral hygiene. <\/i>
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In case of severe pain, it may not be possible to use toothpastes or toothbrushes. Try to sip chamomile, thyme or bicarbonate infusions throughout the day.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Keep your lips moisturized with lip balm or olive oil to prevent them from chapping or drying out.
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Maintain good hydration. <\/i>
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It is recommended to drink about two liters of water a day, infusions, non-acidic fruit juices, broths, gelatins, polos… If it is painful, you must take small sips throughout the day and use a cane to direct the liquids to the less painful areas.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Eat little and often. <\/i>
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Choose preparations and foods in small volumes and with a high nutritional value. You must try to maintain the intake and remember the importance of ensuring a complete diet.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n Banana and apple instant ice cream (enriched)\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n Pear pudding (enriched)\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n Turkey and vegetable savory flans (enriched)\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Avoid foods that can irritate the mucous membranes. <\/i>
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