Corel Medical Series: Cancer/Corel Medical Series: Cancer.iso/mac/Program/c19.dxr/00048_Field_SRC.c19.C.18.txt

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• Pain relievers are sometimes called for in liberal doses. Narcotics may have excessive side effects because they
  are metabolized by the liver, which may not be functioning properly.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be surprisingly effective even against the severe pain associated
  with liver cancer.
• Frequent small meals may be necessary to provide enough nutrition, since an enlarged liver may reduce the
  capacity of the stomach.
• The use of water pills to relieve fluid in the abdomen or legs may cause significant imbalance in kidney function
  and can create major problems if not carefully monitored.
• Nausea should be adequately treated with standard medications, including suppositories.
• Sleep disturbances are common. Most sleeping pills are metabolized by the liver, and so they should be used
  carefully.