Nausea During Chemotherapy

Nausea and nausea during chemotherapy are considered to be one of the most serious symptoms in patients receiving chemotherapy. Nausea is a subjective phenomenon of "an unpleasant feeling behind the throat or stomach, which may or may not cause vomiting" (R alph & Taylor, 2011, p. 210). The main reason is that when a patient develops nausea, it becomes vulnerable, resulting in physical and emotional deterioration due to malnutrition, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and food shortage (Hawkins & Grunberg, 2009 ).

There are several alternative therapies to help reduce nausea during chemotherapy. Acupuncture is effective against nausea by chemotherapy and can reduce the need for medication. Acupuncture list bands may be useful. Even those who recommend using cannabinoids (marijuana) during chemotherapy to treat nausea. However, its use is controversial, its use varies from person to person. (Fayed 2008) Fayed (2008) recommends suppression of nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. All side effects can cause pain in the patient. Importantly, healthcare workers should provide optimal care for patients with as few side effects as possible, and in order to successfully mitigate or eliminate these serious side effects in an effective manner, clinical practice guidelines and current evidence It is necessary to be familiar with information based on. (Camp-Sorrell, 2005)

Medical cannabis has several potential beneficial effects. Evidence is moderate and contributes to chronic pain and muscle cramps. Low quality evidence suggests that it can be used to reduce nausea during chemotherapy, improve the desire for HIV / AIDS, improve sleep, and improve convulsions in Tourette's syndrome. Cannabinoids are also recommended for anorexia, arthritis, migraine and glaucoma if conventional therapies are ineffective. Medical marijuana may have a certain effect on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and may be a reasonable choice for those who do not improve after preferential treatment. Comparative studies have found that cannabinoids are more effective than some conventional antiemetic agents that control CINV such as prochlorperazine, promethazine and metoclopramide, but these drugs have dizziness, irritability and It is used less frequently because of side effects including hallucinations.