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Does Chemotherapy Trigger Hyperactivity In Children?
My 20 mth old son who has down syndrome is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for his AML. After his first chemo cycle, he became hyper-active. He has been an active baby before but even more after the chemo treatment despite having a platelet count of 9. Is this part of the side effect of chemotherapy? Zuryati
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
in any protocol for leukemia in children steroids are included and a well known side effect of steroids that it can make the child energetic and hyperactive because of high metabolic rate , and the fact that his platelets are below 20 make him susceptible for serious injuries and risk if intracranial bleeding if he is hits his head a lot. the use of head helmet in this case is advisable
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