How to relieve hand numbness and pain with oxaliplatin chemotherapy

Oxaliplatin chemotherapy hand numbness and pain caused by chemotherapy drugs due to neurotoxic side effects, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for general treatment, drug reduction, drug replacement and discontinuation of drugs or take nutritive drugs to relieve the nerve. 1. chemotherapy drugs oxaliplatin in the use of the period may be due to the stimulation of chemotherapy drugs and cause neurotoxicity, manifested as numbness and pain in the hand, it is recommended to pay attention to warmth, avoid contact with cold water, hot towels, such as hot compresses and other relief symptoms. 2. If the general treatment fails to relieve the symptoms, you can reduce the dose of chemotherapy drugs, change the chemotherapy drugs or stop the chemotherapy under the guidance of the doctor to improve the symptoms. 3. In addition, you can also take methylcobalamin, vitamin B6 and other drugs to nourish the nerves, promote the recovery of damaged nerves, relieve discomfort and improve symptoms. Drugs need to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized use, the emergence of adverse reactions should be timely consultation, drug allergy is prohibited.