Nausea and vomiting
The prescriptions that are utilized for cancer treatment can cause nausea and vomiting in kids. These symptoms should be treated carefully and as immediately as possible as they can put your child at a risk for dehydration. The medications that decrease nausea are usually given before the commencement of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. The type of medications that needs to be administered will be based on the treatment that your child is undergoing and the medications that are used and the evaluation of the child’s reaction to those medications. Tell your doctor immediately if your child is experiencing nausea or …
Skin Changes
Skin changes are a common occurrence that happens due to cancer treatments. They are otherwise known as radiation dermatitis. The skin that is exposed to radiation should be treated with extra care as they become red and sensitive, similar to that of a sunburn. In addition to these changes, it can also cause hair loss in a particular region. The instruction for caring for patients having skin conditions due to cancer treatment will be reviewed and cared for, based on the child’s skin. Some of the treatments followed are, The skin should be cleaned every day with warm water and …
Pain
The causes of pain in a child undergoing cancer treatment can be pinpointed as this is the one causing the child to be in such pain. Side effects of the treatment that cause mouth sores can be really painful. Treatment Of cancer primarily involves the removal of cancer cells from the body and this is done by various means and can cause severe pain in the bone or tissues where then treatment is being directed. Tests such as bone marrow aspirate and lumbar punctures can especially be even more painful. If your child is undergoing any pain it should be …
Mouth sores and Dry mouth
One of the symptoms of cancer therapy is mouth wounds and dry mouth that are caused because of chemotherapy and radiation treatment to the head and neck region. Due to this, it is highly mandatory to keep the teeth and mouth as clean as possible. Apart from being uncomfortable, mouth sores and other infections can be greatly prevented. Rehearsing general mouth care, for example, Clean your kid’s teeth with a delicate toothbrush after each meal And before going to bed After brushing, the mouth should be rinsed thoroughly with water. Mouthwashes that contain alcohol ought to be kept away from …
Low White Blood Cell Count
The fundamental obligation of the white platelets is to help the body battle disease. In a sound grown-up, the ordinary white platelet count ranges somewhere in the range of 5000 and 10000. If the count goes down below 1000 cells, the person is more likely to be affected by external infections. In certain cases, the child will be given medicine to increase the count of the cells in the bone marrow. There are different kinds of platelets in the body and every cell has its capability. The ‘differential’ is what shows the breakdown of the various white blood cells in …
Low Platelet count
It is the presence of platelets in the blood that stops the bleeding if any occurs in the body. Decreased platelet count can increase the risks of excessive bleeding in children. The ideal platelet count is somewhere in the range of 150,000 and 300,000. Step by step instructions to perceive on the off chance that there is a low platelet count: In the event that your youngster has a low platelet count, it tends to be perceived by the accompanying signs, Small, red pinpoint on the skin Excessive bleeding from the gums, nose, or in the central venous access device …
Hair Loss
Losing hair is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This is due to the effect of the therapy that targets the cancer cells affecting the hair growth cells. The thinning of hair starts from 7 to 10 days after the first treatment. Some people prefer to cut their child’s hair short or shave off their hair completely. The risk of hair loss varies from treatment to treatment and it can be different for each patient. The hair loss due to the chemotherapy treatments is only temporary and they tend to grow back once the treatment ends. Some …
Fatigue
Fatigue is a common condition that is experienced by children undergoing cancer treatment. Children experiencing fatigue will explain the feeling as being tired and weak, the following are the common causes why a child experiences severe fatigue, Surgery Chemotherapy treatment Radiation therapy Poor nutrition Low blood counts Pain Fever Poor quality of sleep Worry How to effectively manage fatigue If you feel that your child is experiencing excessive fatigue, notify their healthcare professional immediately. Here are various things that can be done to manage the fatigue of your child. Ask them to do more physical activity whenever possible An exercise …
Constipation
Children undergoing cancer treatments sometimes experience hard stools that cause them to pass less frequently than usual. This is quite common due to the intake of medications during chemotherapy such as vincristine. It is administered for alleviating pain and also causes constipation. The better choice is to prevent constipation conditions rather than looking to treat it some ways that can be implemented to prevent constipation are, Encouraging your child to drink water frequently. The more water intake the better. Motivating them to do physical activity to stimulate the functions of the bowels, such as walking In case your child finds …
Diarrhea
What is Diarrhea and Why does it occur Diarrhea is a condition caused due to the stools becoming watery and occurs more often than regular. When experiencing this, the child may experience severe cramping and lose control of their bowel movements. In simple terms, diarrhea is the passing of loose stools more than three times within the span of 24hrs. It is one of the common side effects of cancer and is commonly experienced in children undergoing treatments for childhood cancer. The causes of the condition however may vary. For some, it might be due to too much chemotherapy. While …