Serves: 5

Dr. Ghosh: Heartburn can be a complication of radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy and excessive stress. Heartburn causes symptoms of nausea, vomiting, pain, loss of appetite, bloating, acid reflux and belching. Your doctor can prescribe antibiotics, antacids and medications that may lessen your symptoms.

You can try consuming milk, yogurt or rice for some relief, or follow the list of suggestions below:
Avoid large meals, and refrain from lying down after meals.
Avoid eating within three hours of retiring.
No cigarette smoking or alcoholic beverages.
No spices, especially black and red peppers.
No citrus fruits, juices or soft drinks.
Avoid peppermint, chocolate and high-fat foods (fried or greasy items).

From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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01 Q&A: WHY AM I TOO TIRED TO EAT ANYTHING? - Berry-Banana Smoothie
02 Q&A: WHY DOES FOOD HAVE A METALLIC TASTE? - Spicy Citrus Chicken
03 Q&A: WHY DO I FEEL NAUSEATED ALL THE TIME? - Refreshing Lemon-lime Drink
04 Q&A: WHY IS MY MOUTH ALWAYS DRY? - Cranberry Herbal Tea Granita
05 Q&A: WHY AM I CONSTIPATED? - Hot Fruit Compote
06 Q&A: WHY DO I HAVE DIARRHEA? - Milk and Rice "Soup"
07 Q&A: HOW CAN I EAT WITH MOUTH SORES? - Creamy Seafood Risotto
08 Q&A: HOW COME I'M NOT HUNGRY? - Crunchy Fruit Snack Mix
09 Q&A: WHY DO I HAVE SO MUCH HEARTBURN? - Lentil-Rice Casserole
10 Q&A: WHY DOES IT HURT WHEN I SWALLOW? - Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
11- KEY TO COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
Berry-Banana Smoothie
Cranberry Herbal Tea Granita
Creamy Seafood Risotto
Crunchy Fruit Snack Mix
Hot Fruit Compote
Lentil-Rice Casserole
Milk and Rice "Soup"
Refreshing Lemon-lime Drink
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Spicy Citrus Chicken