Hina Khan Suffers From Mucositis, A Side Effect Of Chemotherapy To Breast Cancer

Hina Khan is battling with stage 3 breast cancer like a fighter as she is going through chemotherapy. However, due to chemo, she has developed a side effect, Mucositis. The actress took to her social media handle to share health updates and asked her fans for useful remedies.

Hina Khan diagnosed with mucositis

Taking to her Instagram handle, Hina shared a post informing having trouble eating due to mucositis. Although she is following the doctor's advice to treat it, she asks her followers for "useful remedies" to help her get over it. "Another side effect of chemotherapy is mucositis. Although I am following the doctor's advice to treat it. If any of you have been through it or have known any useful remedies. Please suggest. It's really hard when you can't eat. It will greatly help me."

In the caption, she wrote, "Please suggest (folded hand emoticons). DUA (praying emoticon)."

Netizens help Hina Khan treat mucositis

Soon after she dropped the post, her fans who have been through this phase suggested useful remedies. A user wrote, "Dear hina, there are 5 most super healthy milets plz eat those KOODO MILET, BROWN TOP MILETS, FOXTAIL MILET, LITTLE MILET, BARNYARD MILET." Another wrote, "I have been grade 2 mucositis it was very painful , try to drink very light Luke warm drinks like milk, porridge,blend food , even dal water was unbearable for me ...but don't worry this too shall pass, my phase passed I am twice cancer free you will be sure...all the prayers with you." Another user wrote, "My mom have gone through this we used to use mouth paint and made her drink coconut water twice a day .wish you the speedy recovery."

What is mucositis?

Mucositis is an inflammation of the mucosa, the mucous membranes that line your mouth and the entire gastrointestinal tract. It is a common side effect of cancer treatments involving chemotherapy and radiation. It is said to be temporary and heals on its own, but can be painful, according to the Cleveland Clinic.