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Can Gleevec Chemotherapy Cause Inguinal Hernia?
Posted on
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Question : Is Gleevec chemo treatment a possible cause of the Inguinal Hernia? I have been taking 300 mg/day for 3.5 yrs
Brief Answer:
not a known side effect
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is not a known direct side effect of this medication.
Hernias are usually due to a structural defect in an area which allows part of the body to protrude or push through.
The medication can cause constipation in some persons and constipation and the pushing and pressure associated with it can cause or worsen hernias.
The constipation would have to be persistent.
If you have a history of constipation due to the medication then this can indirectly cause a hernia to develop.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
not a known side effect
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is not a known direct side effect of this medication.
Hernias are usually due to a structural defect in an area which allows part of the body to protrude or push through.
The medication can cause constipation in some persons and constipation and the pushing and pressure associated with it can cause or worsen hernias.
The constipation would have to be persistent.
If you have a history of constipation due to the medication then this can indirectly cause a hernia to develop.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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