Complications Of Cervical Cancer

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Complications Of Cervical Cancer. Complications could arise resulting from treatment or because the stadium of cervical cancer that is already at the final stage.

Complications Of Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer Treatment Side Effects

The treatment of cervical cancer risk cause few side effects faced by sufferers.

Experiencing early menopause

Menopause is a condition when the ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone hormones. This condition usually occurs in women around the age of 50 years. Premature menopause can occur if the ovaries are appointed through surgery or it could be because the ovaries are damaged due to the side effects of radiotherapy. Some of the symptoms that can arise due to this condition are:

• Dry vagina.
• Menstruation stopped or disorganized.
• Loss of sexual appetite.
• Sensation of heat and sweating (hot flushes).
• Excessive sweating, even at night.
• Lose control so that urinate without deliberate when coughing or sneezing; This condition is            known as stress incontinence.
• Thinning of the bones that can lead to osteoporosis or brittle bones.

There are several drugs that can overcome the symptoms with this effect stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone. This treatment is referred to as hormone replacement therapy.

The occurrence of vaginal constriction

Treatment with radiotherapy on cervical cancer often causes narrowing of the vagina.Sex can be extremely painful and difficult. There are two treatment options for this.First, the hormone cream slathered on the vagina to increase moisture in the vagina and sex becomes easier.

The second is by using vaginal dilators. Vaginal dilators can be made of plastic, rubber,or glass. Its shape is like a tube with different size and weight. This tool serves to restore the flexibility a vagina. This tool will make vaginal tissue become elastic and sex will feel more comfortable.

Vaginal dilators wear recommended for five to 10 minutes on a regular basis over the past six months to a year.

Many women are embarrassed to talk about it. But this is a fairly well known for handling the problem of narrowing of the vagina. Ask the doctor about this tool.

The emergence of a limfedema or a buildup of fluids

Limfedema is a swelling which generally appear on the hands or feet because the lymphatic system which hindered. The lymphatic system is an important part of the immune system and circulation system of the body.

The lymphatic system might not function normally if the lymph nodes of Your pelvis.One of the functions of the lymphatic system is to remove excessive fluid from the tissue of the body. The failure of these systems could cause a build-up of fluid in the body's organs. Hoarding is what causes the swelling.

In people with cervical cancer, usually occur in the legs. To reduce swelling, can do special exercises and massage techniques. A special bandage or cloth bandage can also help.

Emotional impact on sufferers

Emotionally, suffer from cervical cancer can be very tiring. For example, patients feel sad when diagnosed and was pleased after cancer was made. But the patient feeling sad back in the face of treatment side effects. This can trigger the onset of depression.The signs of depression is feeling sad, given up hope, and do not enjoy things that are usually frowned upon.

Ask a doctor about this. There are several drugs antidepressants that can be applied.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), focusing on how thoughts and beliefs can affect the way you feel and deal with the problem. You can find information about cervical cancer support group at the hospital or Cancer Foundation asked Indonesia.

The Impact Of Cervical Cancer Of Advanced Stage

Pain due to the spread of cancer

Severe pain occurs when the cancer has already spread to the bone, nerve, or muscle.But some pain relief medication usually can be used to control the pain. The drugs are used ranging from paracetamol, anti inflammatory drugs of non-steroid or NSAIDs, to morphine. All depends on the level of pain that is felt.

If pain relief is not much help, ask a drug that may have an effect more powerful. Short term radiotherapy is also effective to control pain.

Excess bleeding

Excess bleeding can occur if the cancer spread to the vagina, bowel or bladder.Bleeding can appear in the rectum or the vagina. It could also happen to bleeding during urination. Excessive bleeding can be handled with a combination of drugs tolower blood pressure. This medicine can impede blood flow.

Minor bleeding can be treated with a drug called traneksamat acid. These drugs makea blood clot that can stop bleeding. Radiotherapy is also effective in stoppingbleeding due to cancer.

Blood clotting after treatment

Like other cancers, cervical cancer can make blood become more ' sticky ' or ' thick ' and tends to form clots. The risk of blood clotting is also increased after undergoing chemotherapy and post-operative rest. The emergence of large tumors can press on the pelvic blood vessels. This slows the blood flow and eventually lead to clotting in the legs. The symptoms of the onset of blood clotting in the legs, among others:

• Pain that feels very deep in the leg area.
• Pain and swelling in one part of the foot, usually in the calves.
• Reddened skin, mainly on the back of the leg below the knee.
• On the clumping that occurs, the skin will feel warm.

The most feared is the occurrence of pulmonary embolism pulmonary emboli or because it may cause fatal. Pulmonary Emboli are blood clotting of the blood vessels in the feet move to the lungs and blocking the blood supply to the lungs. Blood clotting in the legs it can be handled with a combination of blood thinning drugs, such as heparin or warfarin medicine. Some kind of stocking will also be coiled into the distance because it could help improve the circulation of blood throughout the body.

Kidney failure

Kidney function dispose of waste materials from the body. This waste is disposed ofthrough the urine passes through ducts called ureters. A simple blood test can be done to monitor the performance of the kidneys. Blood tests are usually referred to asthe level of serum creatinin.

In some cases of advanced cervical cancer, cancer of the ureter can press. This causesobstruction to the flow of urine out of the kidney. Inhibit urine in the kidney more commonly known by the term hydronephrosis. This condition can cause the kidneys to swell and stretch. Severe hydronephrosis can damage the kidneys so it lost all its functions. This condition is known as kidney failure.

Treatment for kidney failure is to remove all of the collected urine in the kidneys. The pipeline will be inserted through the skin and into each kidney, known asnephrostomy nucleoplasty. Another treatment option is to widen the channels of bothureters. This is done by inserting a pipe iron or stent into the ureter.

Some of the symptoms that appear due to kidney failure can be very diverse:

• Shortness of breath.
• Fatigue.
• Nausea.
• Swelling of the wrists, hands or legs due to fluid build-up.
• Blood in the urine.

The production of abnormal vaginal fluid

Vaginal fluid can be smelled weird and unpleasant consequence of advanced stage cervical cancer. The liquid that comes out can appear for several reasons, namely:

• Damage to the tissue cells.
• Damage to the bladder or intestines so that leaks of the contents of those organs coming out through the vagina.
• Because of a bacterial infection of the vagina on the organ.
• Treatment for vaginal fluid abnormalities using antibacterial gel containing metronidazole. It could be by way of wearing that contain charcoal (carbon). Carbon is the chemical compound that is very effective at absorbing the smell unpleasant.

Fistula

Fistula is an abnormal connection or the formation of a channel between the two parts of the body. In the case of cervical cancer, fistula can be formed between the bladder and the vagina. This could lead to spending of vaginal fluids without stopping.Sometimes fistulas can occur between the vagina and rectum. Complications include fistulas are not common. Only happens in 2 percent of cases of cervical cancer.

To correct the fistula usually need surgery. But this is often not possible in women with advanced cervical cancer because their conditions are already very weak. If surgery is not possible, the cream and humidifiers can be used to reduce the spending of the liquid. It also aims to protect the vagina and surrounding tissue so that it is not damaged and irritation.

Palliative Care

Palliative care can be an alternative if the patient does not want to get cancer treatment. This treatment is aimed at controlling symptoms due to cancer and make you feel more comfortable. Ask the doctor to ensure that you understand what will happen.

Complications Of Cervical Cancer