সংজ্ঞা
Cancer fatigue is when you feel very weak and exhausted during cancer treatment. You may struggle to complete daily tasks. Fatigue can last for weeks or even years.
কারণসমূহ
Cancer and the side effects of treatment cause this condition. If your body is already weakened by cancer when treatment begins, then it is even more difficult to handle the side effects.
These conditions are caused by cancer or cancer treatment and can add to fatigue:
- Anemia —due to chemotherapy, which can kill red blood cells and affect the blood-forming cells in bone marrow
- Poor nutrition and dehydration —due to loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting
- Lack of oxygen—due to fewer red blood cells, which carry oxygen
- Hormonal changes—due to hormonal therapies, side effects of treatment, or type of cancer, such as thyroid cancer
- অন্যান্য কারণের:
- Lack of sleep
- বিষণ্ণতা
- মানসিক চাপ
- ব্যাথা
- Side effects of medicines
ঝুঁকির কারণ
These factors increase your chance of developing cancer fatigue:
- Undergoing cancer treatment (eg, chemotherapy, radiation, biologic response modifier therapy)
- Worsening of cancer
- Having a pre-existing condition (eg, poor nutrition, breathing impairment)
- Having a history of depression or having family members with depression
আপনার যদি এই ঝুঁকির কারণগুলির কোনটি থাকে তবে আপনার ডাক্তারকে বলুন।
লক্ষণ
If you have any of these symptoms do not assume it is due to cancer fatigue. These symptoms may be caused by other conditions. Tell your doctor if you have any of these:
- Extreme fatigue that is far worse than ordinary fatigue and that is not relieved by sleep
- No energy to do basic tasks, such as cooking dinner, making the bed, or answering the door
- Trouble concentrating and remembering
- মাথা ঘোরা
- Heaviness of arms and legs
- দুর্বল ভারসাম্য
- নিঃশ্বাসের দুর্বলতা
- Impatience, irritability
রোগ নির্ণয়
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and do a physical exam. You may be asked:
- Have your symptoms been worsening? When do your symptoms appear and how long do they last?
- What medications are you taking?
- How often do you sleep and for how long?
- What are you eating?
- What makes you feel better? Worse?
- Have you been depressed?
- How has your work status and financial condition been affected by cancer?
- What kind of support system do you have?
Your doctor may also use a questionnaire to assess your fatigue.
চিকিৎসা
আপনার জন্য সেরা চিকিত্সা পরিকল্পনা সম্পর্কে আপনার ডাক্তারের সাথে কথা বলুন। চিকিত্সার বিকল্পগুলির মধ্যে নিম্নলিখিতগুলি অন্তর্ভুক্ত রয়েছে:
ওষুধ
আপনার ডাক্তার লিখতে পারেন:
- Medicines to treat the underlying condition (such as anemia)
- এন্টিডিপ্রেসেন্টস
- উদ্দীপক
পারিবারিক যত্ন
Your doctor may recommend that you try these approaches:
- ব্যায়াম:
- Do a light to moderate program. This may be to walk 15-30 minutes a day.
- Learn your exercise limits.
- Identify the times of day when you have the most energy.
- Follow proper sleep and relaxation techniques:
- Relax before bed by listening to music or reading.
- Try not to nap for more than one hour.
- Get at least eight hours of sleep.
- স্বাস্থ্যকর খাবার খান।
- To help you have more control, schedule time to:
- Talk with a therapist to help you cope with your diagnosis.
- Talk with your employer about your work schedule and workload.
- Talk with a financial advisor to help you with your costs and to plan for the future.
প্রতিরোধ
Cancer fatigue is one of the most common side effects of cancer. Because there are so many causes of cancer fatigue, there may not be a way to prevent it. But, there may be ways to reduce it. Talk to your doctor. Also talk to your family and friends to help you cope with your condition.