Explanation of the Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Methods of Controlling Them

SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTHERAPY
AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING THEM

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Anemia

Nausea and Vomiting

Appetite (Bloating)

Nervousness, Irritability, and Insomnia

Appetite (Decreased)

Numbness

Bleeding

Pain (Abdominal)

Blood in Urine

Pain (Injection or Tumor Site)

Blood Pressure (Decreased)

Pigmentation (Increased Coloring of Skin)

Blood Pressure (Elevated)

Pigmentation (Increased Coloring of Skin Under Nails)

Bone Weakening

Red Urine

Central Nervous System Damage

Ringing Sensation in Ears

Constipation

Sexual Dysfunction (Feminization in Men)

Diarrhea

Sexual Dysfunction (Impotence)

Fever

Sexual Dysfunction (Menstrual Irregularities)

Flulike Syndrome

Sexual Dysfunction (Painful Intercourse)

Hair (Increased)

Sexual Dysfunction (Sterility)

Hair (Thinning or Loss)

Shortness of Breath

Headache

Skin Problems (Acne)

Heart Damage

Skin Problems (Burning)

Infection

Skin Problems (Dermatitis)

Kidney Damage

Skin Problems (Hot Flashes)

Light Sensitivity

Skin Problems (Redness and Peeling)

Liver Damage

Stomach Irritation and Ulcers

Mood Changes

Swallowing Difficulty

Mouth Problems (Dry Mouth)

Taste and Smell Changes

Mouth Problems (Stomatitis)

Urine Retention

Muscle Pain

Weight Increase (Fat Deposits)

Muscle Weakness

Weight Increase (Fluid Retention)

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