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What Causes Abdominal Bloating After Chemotherapy?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Nov 2014
Question: Hi post chemotherapy that i had for breast .ca in 2011/2012 i have felt abdo bloating distention dont seem to be absorbing food properly loosing muscle mass tired foggy head vision blurring eating healthy diet and exercising currently hair is breaking off as well is that enough ? Thanks Tihana
I do have hashimotos thyroiditis
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Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
could be due to hypothyroidism

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

Your symptoms are unlikely to be related to your chemotherapy as it was years back.

Your symptoms more suggest of thyroid hormone abnormalities. I suggest you to get your thyroid profile done to see any abnormal levels. If so it may be treated.

Hashimotos thyroiditis is known to cause thyroid hormone level abnormalities(Hypothyroidism). Also get your self checked by your doctor for any recurrence of breast cancer or spread as a part of routine protocol.

Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there, I would love to help.

Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating After Chemotherapy?

Brief Answer: could be due to hypothyroidism Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic. Your symptoms are unlikely to be related to your chemotherapy as it was years back. Your symptoms more suggest of thyroid hormone abnormalities. I suggest you to get your thyroid profile done to see any abnormal levels. If so it may be treated. Hashimotos thyroiditis is known to cause thyroid hormone level abnormalities(Hypothyroidism). Also get your self checked by your doctor for any recurrence of breast cancer or spread as a part of routine protocol. Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there, I would love to help. Regards Dr.Deepika Patil