Daily total dose should not exceed 16 capsules. In addition to the above, relief from abdominal pain may be obtained by the use of narcotics. If proctitis is present, a steroid foam given rectally may offer relief of symptoms. Finally, if patients with pancreatic cancer are experiencing diarrhea during radiation therapy, they should be evaluated for the need for oral pancreatic enzyme replacement, as deficiencies in these enzymes alone can cause diarrhea. The role of nutrition in acute enteritis Damage to the intestinal villi from radiation therapy results in a reduction or loss of enzymes, one of the most important of these being lactase.
Lactase is essential in the digestion of milk and milk products.
Processed cheese may also be tolerated since the lactose is removed with the whey when it is separated from the cheese curd. Milkshake supplements, such as Ensure, are lactose free and may be used. Whole bran bread and cereal. Nuts, seeds, coconuts. Fried, greasy, or fatty foods.