The chemotherapy sessions conducted in the treatment of malignant formations have serious consequences for the patient's body. The normal functioning of the organs is disrupted, and negative changes occur in the tissues. The most common problems are as follows:
- violation of the blood formula;
- toxic damage to internal organs;
- hair loss;
- poor health in general.
Particularly disturbing is the fact that after the chemotherapy procedure the body becomes virtually sterile, so it does not have any resistance to infection. Therefore, the recovery process after chemotherapy acquires a vital significance for the patient.
Directions of recovery of the body after chemotherapy
Specialists attach special importance to the restoration:
- the level of leukocytes in the blood, responsible for the production of antibodies, the fight against pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi;
- organ-filters, which include the lungs, liver and kidneys;
- function of the intestine, responsible for removing toxic substances from the body.
Preparations for recovery after chemotherapy
To restore the blood formula after chemotherapy, in particular to increase the level of leukocytes, Leukogen or Mtiluracil is traditionally used. Also, methyluracil helps reduce inflammation in the large intestine and pancreas. In the most severe cases, prednisolone is prescribed, the intake of which requires increasing the intake of milk and lactic acid products.
With a decrease in blood clotting:
- Dexamethasone;
- Hydrocortisone;
- Triamcinolone;
- Erythrophosfamide (the latter is used for anemia).
To combat anemia are also used:
- Aktiferin;
- Ardiferon;
- Totem.
Soft hepatoprotectors contribute to liver recovery after chemotherapy. These include:
- calcium pangamate (vitamin B12);
- Karsil;
- Essentiale .
Expressed violations of the liver require the use of more powerful drugs, including the hormone drug - Prednisolone.
To restore the kidneys, the doctor can prescribe diuretics and simultaneous intake of magnesium and calcium preparations. And to clear the intestines of toxins can be with Enterosgelya, white coal and other sorbents.
Recovery after chemotherapy folk remedies
In connection with the fact that when immunity is restored after chemotherapy it is forbidden to take immunostimulants, it is recommended to the patient to drink a tincture of a pink radi:
- For its preparation, 1 tablespoon of herbs should be poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water.
- Infuse 6 - 8 hours.
- Take infusion should be 3 times a day before meals for 3 weeks.
Increase the defenses of the body can be with the help of tincture Aralia, Echinacea or Eleutherococcus.
Anti-inflammatory effect has aloe juice:
- You can prepare a medicinal preparation by scrolling the leaves of aloe through a meat grinder and squeezing the liquid through the gauze.
- Mix 8 parts of juice and 1 part of vodka, take the remedy for 1 teaspoonful three times a day.
With the purpose of tissue healing and bringing the secretory and motor functions of the digestive tract back to normal, the plantain juice is used. With poor blood coagulation, decoctions of the nettle or the root of the badan are used. With negative changes in the blood, the lungwort helps, which, first, inhibits the growth of the tumor, and, secondly, supplies the body with a whole complex of microelements. For the prompt removal of dead malignant cells it is recommended to drink berry fruit and broth of dogrose.
Diet for chemotherapy
Nutrition during recovery after chemotherapy is of decisive importance. In the diet of the patient must be the required amount of protein and carbohydrates. Be sure to include fruits and vegetables to make up vitamins. Particularly useful:
- blue and red berries;
- citrus;
- carrot;
- cabbage;
- greenery.
To get rid of nausea, you can take sourish fruit and a little red dry wine.