“Is intense nausea normal after chemotherapy?”
My 8 year old son is undergoing chemotherapy. After each session he gets so nauseous and won't eat or drink for hours for fear of vomiting. Is this kind of nausea normal?
3 Answers
PediatricOncologistChemotherapy
Unfortunately, this type of nausea is normal. However there are many medications and methods available to try to improve the nausea, and this should be discussed with your son's doctors. It is important he stay hydrated, so call the doctor if he is getting too dehydrated while he has nausea after chemotherapy.
Nausea after Chemo is common however the oncologist needs to be aware of this.
Most chemotherapy treatments have a side effect of nausea and vomiting. There are medications that can be prescribed to help this.
