Possible adverse reactions after radiotherapy for cervical cancer

Radiotherapy is one of the effective ways to treat cervical cancer, which mainly includes intracavitary radiotherapy and external irradiation. The effective range of the former includes the cervix, uterine body, vagina and paracervical tissue; the latter mainly targets the paracervical, pelvic wall tissue and pelvic lymphatic area. Regardless of the type of radiotherapy, while killing the tumor, it also causes varying degrees of damage to the patient's body, and digestive discomfort may occur.

Heat toxins damage yin

Symptoms: dizziness, hot flashes, poor sleep, dry mouth and thirst, poor appetite, general fatigue, dry stool, short and dark urine, red tongue with little coating, and thin and rapid pulse.

Treatment method: Clear away heat and detoxify, nourish yin and promote body fluid production.

Recommendation: Patients can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage, apples, pears, etc., and can make delicious appetizers under the doctor's advice to enhance the patient's diet and improve the patient's sleep quality.

Damp heat bet

Symptoms: Mainly intestinal reactions, patients have frequent bowel movements, tenesmus, sticky and frozen stools, sometimes with blood, abdominal pain before defecation, sore waist and weak legs, red tongue, yellow and greasy tongue coating, and thin or slippery pulse.

Treatment method: Clear away heat and dampness, and strengthen the body and nourish the earth.

Suggestion: It may be related to the patient's constitution. The patient is weak after radiotherapy, and the adverse reactions caused by radiotherapy cause intestinal disorders. At this time, the patient should rest in bed, drink plenty of water, try to improve diet, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If self-improvement is ineffective, consult a professional doctor for medication relief.