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Can chemotherapy have adverse effects on the kidneys?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I was detected with adenocarcinoma a few months back after which I took chemotherapy sessions. But now, I am facing the side effects of chemotherapy. My mouth is filled with blisters and my fingertips have become numb. My serum creatinine level is also very high. I am worried about my kidneys.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Yash Kathuria

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MBBS

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Dr. Yash Kathuria is a dedicated and skilled physician specializing in Diabetology, General Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology (Asthma), and Internal Medicine. He focuses on personalized patient care, chronic disease management, early diagnosis, and preventive health strategies. His expertise spans diabetes control, cardiovascular health, kidney and liver-related disorders, and respiratory care, ensuring holistic and evidence-based treatment for every patient.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

In chemotherapy, there are drugs like Cisplatin (anticancer) which may affect kidney functions due to tubular necrosis.

Capgard (Capecitabine) does not itself cause kidney injury but it is contraindicated in kidney injury.

Your numbness in your fingers is again due to the Cisplatin drug.

To correctly identify the cause of renal injury, a renal biopsy is needed. But creatinine is not very high, its pattern can be observed for the next few weeks.

I suggest you do the urine routine test. Hydration is to be maintained and avoidance of kidney toxic drugs is to be done so as to prevent damage to the kidneys. USG (ultrasonography) kidneys to be done to look for acute changes in kidneys.

Hope this helps.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 6, 2024
Reviewed At February 2, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Yash Kathuria is a dedicated and skilled physician specializing in Diabetology, General Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology (Asthma), and Internal Medicine. He focuses on personalized patient care, chronic disease management, early diagnosis, and preventive health strategies. His expertise spans diabetes control, cardiovascular health, kidney and liver-related disorders, and respiratory care, ensuring holistic and evidence-based treatment for every patient.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Yash Kathuria is a dedicated and skilled physician specializing in Diabetology, General Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Neurology, Pulmonology (Asthma), and Internal Medicine. He focuses on personalized patient care, chronic disease management, early diagnosis, and preventive health strategies. His expertise spans diabetes control, cardiovascular health, kidney and liver-related disorders, and respiratory care, ensuring holistic and evidence-based treatment for every patient.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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