Constipação intestinal em pacientes oncológicos com câncer de próstata e de colo do útero e o seu impacto nutricional na qualidade de vida durante o manejo antineoplásico

Abstract

Introduction: Constipation is a common condition during cancer treatment. This study aims to objective investigate this side effect manifests itself in prostate and cervical cancer patients and the associated nutritional impact. Method: The research was conducted through a literature review in the Web of Science, Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online), Virtual Health Library, Google Scholar, PubMed and LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences) databases, analyzing articles that cover the two types of cancer in the pelvic region with the highest incidence among the male and female population, namely prostate and cervical cancer, and the regularity of intestinal transit when undergoing antineoplastic treatment. Results and conclusion: Research indicates that patients undergoing cancer treatment suffer a great physiological impact on intestinal motility, making constipation a frequent complaint. Professional care plays an important role in the quality of life of patients undergoing cancer treatment. Awareness of the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of constipation is essential in helping with constipation.