dehydration and chemo
Dehydration is a common and serious side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Recognizing how it occurs and how to manage it can significantly improve a patient's quality of life. Dehydration is the excessive loss of body fluids.
Vomiting and diarrhea caused by chemotherapy are two of the most common risk factors for developing dehydration. Both of these side effects of chemotherapy cause the body to lose water and electrolytes faster than they can be replaced. Therefore, severe or prolonged episodes should be of special concern.