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The physiological effects of HAMLET may explain the proposal that breastfeeding has protective effects for mothers and children against cancer, as shown by the association length of breastfeeding and childhood cancer incidence. [22] The HAMLET has also been found to have anti-bacterial effects through the inhibition of enzymes in glycolysis. [23]
Breastfeeding and medications is the description of the medications that can be used by a breastfeeding mother, and the balance between maternal health and the safety of the breastfeeding infant. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Medications, when administered to breastfeeding mothers, almost always are transferred to breast milk, albeit usually in small quantities ...
Contraindications to breastfeeding are those conditions that could compromise the health of the infant if breast milk from their mother is consumed. Examples include galactosemia , untreated HIV , untreated active tuberculosis , Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 or II , uses illicit drugs , or mothers undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment .
Common side effects include constipation. [3] Serious side effects may include bezoar formation and encephalopathy. [6] Use appears to be safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. [6] How it works is unclear but is believed to involve binding to the ulcer and protecting it from further damage. [3] [6]
Fluorouracil has been given systemically for anal, breast, colorectal, oesophageal, stomach, pancreatic and skin cancers (especially head and neck cancers). [12] It has also been given topically (on the skin) for actinic keratoses, skin cancers and Bowen's disease [12] (a type of cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma), and as eye drops for treatment of ocular surface squamous neoplasia. [13]
Other side effects may include liver disease, lung disease, lymphoma, and severe skin rashes. [4] People on long-term treatment should be regularly checked for side effects. [4] It is not safe during breastfeeding. [4] In those with kidney problems, lower doses may be needed. [4] It acts by blocking the body's use of folic acid. [4]
Research shows that children with cancer are at risk for developing various cognitive or learning problems. These difficulties may be related to brain injury stemming from the cancer itself, such as a brain tumor or central nervous system metastasis or from side effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Goat's rue (Galega officinalis) is one plant that is thought to promote lactationA galactagogue, or galactogogue (from Greek: γάλα [γαλακτ-], milk, + ἀγωγός, leading), also known as a lactation inducer or milk booster, is a substance that promotes lactation in humans and other animals.