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Chemotherapy effects
My mother aged 60 is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer stage 2 , She has bristles in mouth frequently due to chemo sessions . Can anyone suggest a good medicine or gel to subtle the pain and irritation,as she is unable to eat solid food .
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Consult your treating doctor
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You can use ice before and just after chemotherapy.
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Try home remedies
Add a pinch of salt and soda in 1 liter water and do frequent mouth wash
Apply Zytee gel inside the mouth
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Dr. Jitin Yadav
Surgical Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Kanpur
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take online consultation then only we can prescribe medicine
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