Hina Khan diagnosed with mucositis after cancer. It’s a chemotherapy side effect
Hina Khan, battling stage 3 breast cancer, is suffering from mucositis, a painful side effect of chemotherapy.
In her recent post, actor Hina Khan has revealed about a serious side effect of chemotherapy. Hina Khan was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago and ever since the 36 year old has been sharing posts on her health and recovery. Her posts are not only inspiring but they do have a strong message for all.
Hina talks about having mucositis. In her social media post, she has sought advice from her fans and followers and has asked for useful remedies.
“It’s really hard when you can’t eat. It will greatly help me,” she has written in her social media post.
ALL ABOUT MUCOSITIS
Mucositis is a condition in which the mouth or the gut becomes sore and inflamed, often as a side effect of chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
While it can be painful, it typically improves in a few weeks after cancer treatment ends.
According to the UK National Health Service (NHS), the symptoms of mucositis in your mouth usually begin around a week after starting chemotherapy, or about 2 weeks after starting radiotherapy.
The condition happens when cancer treatments damage the fast-growing cells lining the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. This damage leaves the tissue vulnerable to ulcers and infections.
The mucous membrane, which lines parts of the body that interact with air, like the mouth and digestive tract, produces mucus to protect these areas.
The lining inside the mouth, called the oral mucosa, is especially sensitive and is the most common spot affected by mucositis during chemotherapy or radiation.
SIGNS OF MUCOSITIS
Oral mucositis is probably the most common, debilitating complication of cancer treatments, particularly chemotherapy and radiation.
It causes several problems, including pain, nutritional problems as a result of inability to eat, and increased risk of infection due to open sores in the mucosa.
As per Oral Cancer Foundation, the signs of mucositis include:
- Red, shiny, or swollen mouth and gums
- Blood in the mouth
- Sores in the mouth or on the gums or tongue
- Soreness or pain in the mouth or throat
- Difficulty swallowing or talking
- Feeling of dryness, mild burning, or pain when eating food
- Soft, whitish patches or pus in the mouth or on the tongue
- Increased mucus or thicker saliva in the mouth
HOW DOES IT OCCUR?
The likelihood of developing mucositis, or that can make it worse if it does occur, includes:
- Poor oral or dental health.
- Smoking or chewing tobacco and drinking alcohol.
- Gender (females appear to be more likely than males to develop mucositis)
- Dehydration.
- Low body mass index.
- Diseases such as kidney disease, diabetes or HIV/AIDS.
- Previous cancer treatment.
Other factors include chronic irritation from ill-fitting prostheses or faulty restorations, hyposalivation prior to and during treatment, and the use of methotrexate for chronic GVHD prophylaxis.
With Thanks Reference to :https://www.indiatoday.in/health/story/all-about-mucositis-the-condition-hina-khan-faces-alongside-breast-cancer-2594907-2024-09-06 and https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/hina-khan-talks-about-this-health-condition-shes-facing-due-to-chemotherapy/articleshow/113122027.cms
