What are the adverse reactions to throat cancer radiotherapy?
Common adverse reactions of patients with throat cancer during radiotherapy include oral mucosa injury, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and other gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as skin redness, itching, peeling, etc. Fatigue, dizziness, and immune system decline may also occur.
1. Oral Mucosa Injury: As radiation has a certain impact on the oral mucosa, it can cause oral mucosa ulcers and erosions.
2. Dry Mouth: Some patients may experience a decrease in salivary gland secretion during radiotherapy, leading to aggravated symptoms of dry mouth.
3. Nausea and Vomiting: If nausea and vomiting occur, antiemetic drugs such as metoclopramide tablets can be used under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate the discomfort.
4. Skin Redness, Itching, and Peeling: Because radiation has a certain impact on the skin, skin redness, itching, and scaling may occur.
1. Fatigue: As tumor cells destroy normal tissues and consume a large amount of energy in the body, it can lead to physical weakness.
2. Dizziness: If the body is affected by radiation, it may affect brain neural function, leading to dizziness.
3. Immune System Decline: Long-term radiotherapy can reduce the immune system function of patients, making them prone to infections.
In addition to the above situations, there are other possibilities, such as myelosuppression, which refers to a decrease in the number of white blood cells, platelets, and red blood cells. In such cases, it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions to take leukocytosis-promoting injections, transfuse red blood cells or platelets to improve the condition. It is recommended that patients promptly visit the hospital and select appropriate treatment methods under the guidance of professional doctors to avoid delaying the condition. At the same time, maintaining a good mindset and avoiding emotional excitement are conducive to promoting disease recovery.
