17 Diarrhea Cancer treatments and medicines can cause your bowels to move much more often and become loose. Uncontrolled diarrhea can lead to fluid loss (dehydration), weight loss, poor appetite, and weakness. What to do • Consume plenty of mild, clear, non-carbonated fluids during the day like water, apple juice, clear broth, popsicles, sports drinks, and gelatin. • Eat small, frequent meals and snacks during the day. • Avoid high-fat foods, like fried or greasy food, because they can make diarrhea worse. • Avoid high-fiber foods, which might make diarrhea worse. These include nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes (beans and peas), dried fruits, and raw fruits and vegetables. • Avoid milk or milk products if they seem to make the diarrhea worse. Yogurt and buttermilk are OK. • Avoid drinks and foods that cause gas, like carbonated drinks, gas-forming vegetables, and chewing gum. • Drink and eat high-sodium (salt) foods like broths, soups, sports drinks, crackers, and pretzels. • Drink and eat high-potassium foods like fruit juices and nectars, sports drinks, potatoes with the skin, and bananas. • Drink at least 1 cup of fluid after each loose bowel movement.
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