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Are Lip Numbness And Throat Discomfort Associated With Folfax Treatment?
Question: I have start folfax treatment and have two treatments I have experienced some
numbing of my lips and a feeling of something in my throat. Is this a allergic reaction/
numbing of my lips and a feeling of something in my throat. Is this a allergic reaction/
Brief Answer:
A known side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but Folfax treatment is reported to cause abnormal tongue and mouth sensation that mayor may not be accompanied with bleeding gums , sore throat, altered taste, jaw spasms and mouth sores... This is not an allergic reaction but this is a known side effect..
Hope this helps you better.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
A known side effect.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but Folfax treatment is reported to cause abnormal tongue and mouth sensation that mayor may not be accompanied with bleeding gums , sore throat, altered taste, jaw spasms and mouth sores... This is not an allergic reaction but this is a known side effect..
Hope this helps you better.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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