Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a change in bowel habits that may happen after surgery for rectal cancer. This pamphlet details the causes, symptoms, and possible treatments of LARS.
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Low Fat Nutrition Guidelines
You may need a low fat eating plan if you have trouble digesting fat. This guide can help you make low fat food choices. Tips for foods to avoid, reading food labels, cooking methods, and serving sizes are included.
Low Fibre Nutrition Guidelines
Fibre is the part of a plant that your body cannot digest. By choosing a low fibre eating plan, you will have smaller and fewer bowel movements (poops). This pamphlet includes lists of "Best choices" and "Foods to avoid".
Low Fibre, Low Lactose Nutrition Guidelines
Eating less fibre and lactose may help with gas, cramping, and diarrhea (loose, watery poop). This pamphlet explains what fibre and lactose are and provides lists of best choices and foods to avoid.
Low Lactose Eating Guide
Lactose is the natural sugar found in milk. Some people have trouble digesting lactose. This is called "lactose intolerance". This pamphlet outlines how to eat less lactose and tips to help your body better tolerate milk products.
Low Platelets/Thrombocytopenia
Your blood is made up of many solid particles or cells and fluid. One type of cell is your platelets. Platelets (PLT) help the blood to clot or stop bleeding. If you do not have enough platelets in your blood, you may bruise and bleed more easily. This is called thrombocytopenia. This pamphlet describes what causes low platelets, symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage it.
Low Red Blood Cells/Anemia
Low red blood cell count (also called anemia) can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms and treatments for anemia, as well as ways to cope.
Low Sodium Eating Guide: 1500 to 2000 mg a Day
Too much sodium (salt) in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. This pamphlet explains how to follow a eat low sodium diet. Foods that are best choices and foods to avoid are listed.
Low-iodine Eating Guidelines
This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a radioactive iodine scan or treatment by following a low-iodine diet. Topics include reading nutrition labels, foods and ingredients to avoid, recipes, and resources.
Lumbar Puncture
This test is sometimes called a spinal tap. There is a space around your spinal cord that is filled with fluid. In a lumbar puncture, a small amount of fluid is taken from this space. This pamphlet explains how the test is done and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.