Chemotherapy is one of the most important means to fight blood diseases, but in the process of killing blood diseases, chemotherapy drugs also have an inhibitory effect on normal cells in the body, which will lead to a series of adverse reactions in patients with blood diseases.
In particular, this disease in the blood --- lymphoma, in which numbness in the hands and feet is one of the common adverse reactions of chemotherapy drugs, with an incidence of 30%-40%, and this kind of adverse reaction is clinically called "peripheral neuropathy".
1.Food conditioning.
Some studies suggest that increasing your intake of vitamin B12, vitamin E, and magnesium may be helpful in relieving numbness in your hands and feet. Talk to a dietitian or doctor about dietary changes that are right for you to increase your intake of these nutrients. In addition, a balanced diet is also very important for the body**.
2.Athletic conditioning.
The numbness in the hands and feet caused by chemotherapy drugs can be relieved by exercise. Exercise can improve blood circulation and nerve conduction and relieve symptoms. However, it is worth noting that exercise should be done in a gradual manner, and the duration and intensity of exercise should not be too large to prevent excessive muscle fatigue.
3.Psychological adjustment.
The physical and emotional challenges that come with chemotherapy can take a toll on a patient's mental health. Talk to family, friends, or a professional counsellor for emotional support and help. Sharing feelings and distress and gaining understanding and encouragement can help you cope with discomfort during chemotherapy.