Possible effects of chemotherapy

Any of chemotherapy drugs can cause side effects , but they are different for each person.

temperatureSome side effects of chemotherapy can be severe, and in any case should not be ignored , and as soon as possible to see a doctor .Others - are temporary. It is important that you understand that you may occur after treatment. This will tell your doctor , as well as make recommendations to eliminate adverse events . In this article, we'll tell you about the most frequently - encountered symptoms that might overtake patient who had undergone chemotherapy.fatigue 

There are many causes of fatigue during chemotherapy :

•     the treatment process ;

•     concurrent disorders, such as anemia , thyroid dysfunction , loss of appetite , impaired kidney function , and others;

•     chronic pain ;

•     emotional depression ;
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 Fatigue javjaletsja fairly common symptom in patients tolerated chemotherapy . At the same time it should be noted that the mechanisms of this phenomenon remain unknown.Chronic fatigue in cancer treatment is very different from acute fatigue that develops in response to a strong fatigue or lack of sleep .nauseaSeverity of the symptom to a large extent depends on the type of chemotherapeutic agent , the dose and the individual organism .  

         Nausea can occur both after and during treatment.During the course of chemotherapy you doctor may prescribe medications for nausea that may be taken by the patient during treatment , or after chemotherapy at home.painPain associated with chemotherapy, occur relatively infrequently. According to medical statistics , only 6 % of patients with cancer observed severe pain , and 18 % of patients have mild pain . In some cases the pain triggered by inflammatory processes in oral cavity , pharynx , esophagus, stomach, and may occur as a symptom of diarrhea .  

Also often pain occurs in joints and muscles , especially in the hands and feet. Approximately 20% of patients report mild pain injection zones .Malaise and dizziness 

  

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Every day in our body formed thousands of cancer cells that die on their own or as a result of the immune system .Malaise, manifested in the form of loss of consciousness , fortunately happens in rare cases in patients who previously had no such symptoms . Necessary to determine the cause of this ailment in order that it will not be repeated again . It is likely that this malaise is not related to a course of chemotherapy . In any case, consult a physician immediately and in detail describe him all my symptoms.Malaise and dizziness in patients with chemotherapy often arise due to extreme fatigue , expressed emotion associated with the disease , or it may simply be side-effect of treatment.  

The patient must understand that in all situations there is a way , and if a sick monitored , the emergence of such symptoms is unlikely.But the weakness and dizziness occur quite often during the passage of chemotherapy. However, this patient's condition does not cause loss of consciousness. Typically , weakness and dizziness occur during the first two weeks of treatment. In some cases, there is a hearing loss and balance. Physician must necessarily tell about the appearance of tinnitus and impaired coordination . This may be due to chemotherapeutic interventions .temperatureDuring chemotherapy, there may be a rise in body temperature up to 38-38,5 degrees or more , or a decrease in temperature to levels less than 36.5 degrees. In some cases, this symptom may indicate an infection during treatment. 

The temperature may be accompanied by the following symptoms:

•     chills ;
•     insomnia and sweating ;
•     redness or irritation at the injection site ;
•     pain and swelling in the hands or feet;
•     muscle or chest pain;
•     pain or a burning sensation during urination ;
•     diarrhea for several days. 

As soon as possible notify your doctor about increasing the temperature , because even a small infectious process during chemotherapy requires rapid treatment.Vein problems Some drugs can cause the development of local inflammatory reactions , resulting occurrence of venous problems. In such places, the skin becomes red , swollen . Possible pain and tingling and local irritation . Some drugs can be toxic to tissue , which may lead to necrosis , which are difficult to heal .