Chemotherapy often disrupts digestion contributing to abdominal pain, cramping and flatulence. Breathe deeply and try to relax when you experience stomach cramps or get gas.
You need to know it is also okay to burp or fart. It will release pressure and you will feel so much better afterwards. Don't try to hold it in. Normally burps and farts are not socially acceptable. Acceptable or not let it rip! You can always excuse yourself politely afterwards. It isn't good for your health to keep the gas bottled up inside.
There are things you can do to help ease the cramps, pain and build-up of gas. Take your medication with a little food unless you have been specifically instructed to take it on an empty stomach. Don't smoke or drink alcohol as both can irritate your stomach. Avoid spicy, sugary sweet, or greasy fried foods. Slowly eat small meals throughout the day instead of gulping down a couple of large ones. Take note of what works. Identifying what makes the situation better or worse is a "trial and error" process.
Please contact your doctor if your abdomen swells suddenly and feels rigid. Or if you have severe pain or incessant cramping. Or if there is blood in your vomit or stools. It is important that you keep an on-going dialogue with your medical team. The information here and on other websites should only compliment the information you are receiving from the medical team who knows your specific case history and circumstance.
I confess I was concerned that when my chemo treatments were over burping and farting may have become second nature to me and I would lose all sense of decorum and etiquette. Happily that isn't the case. I am in control now just as I ever was. The gas pain is gone. My digestion is improving everyday. Of course, I am human so there is the occasional oops!
If you're a female reading this, let me add that you may find that the men in your life will smile with pride when you "trumpet". Strange but true. I can't explain it. I think it is a guy thing. If you are a man reading this, please recognize that although I encourage you to release your gas build-up from your cancer treatments, I'm not suggesting you have carte' blanche to cut loose forever and ever (smile).
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