Fluid Retention              CML          Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Fluid retention includes swelling in the legs (called edema) and fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion)

Solutions:​

•        Avoid high salt or sodium foods
•        Avoid coffee and alcohol
•        Drink more water
•        Diuretics can be prescribed if absolutely necessary
•        Do morning exercice

SITES

6 Simple Ways to Reduce Water Retention   by Healthline

ARTICLES


Chemotherapy Side Effect: Fluid Retention & Swelling-How to Cope
June 7, 2011, CVskinlabs

The occurrence and management of fluid retention associated with TKI therapy in CML, with a focus on dasatinib
November 12, 2009, Journal of Hematology & Oncology  ​

                                     More about pleural effusion

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