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What Causes Constant Loose Bowels While On Chemo Pills?

My husband has loose bowels but no pain. He has been diagnosed with diverticulosis but no symptoms up till now. He also is on a chemo pill so maybe that s it. The doc s at the VA don t think it s the pill. It s a cancer pill safe for kidney patients. We are puzzled & they are slow to find out why & he s loosing a lot of weight. He has very little appetite.
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I had gone through your question diligently and I will try to help you out in best possible way

Pain in abdomen followed by loose stools can be caused by gastroenteritis, colitis or worm infestationand drug induced intestinal hypermotility

I would like further information to help you better like
frequency of stools or whether it is associated with bleeding?

In my opinion you should consult your doctor for examination and stool test for ova cyst or parasite
You may require a course of antibiotics like tinidazole or metronidazole and probiotics

meanwhile try to observe good hygiene
wash your hands with antiseptic soap or solution after using wash room
Have plenty of fluids including ORS to avoid dehydration and electrolyte imbalances
have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables or dietary fibers
Hope this answers your question
Best wishes
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What Causes Constant Loose Bowels While On Chemo Pills?

Hello I had gone through your question diligently and I will try to help you out in best possible way Pain in abdomen followed by loose stools can be caused by gastroenteritis, colitis or worm infestationand drug induced intestinal hypermotility I would like further information to help you better like frequency of stools or whether it is associated with bleeding? In my opinion you should consult your doctor for examination and stool test for ova cyst or parasite You may require a course of antibiotics like tinidazole or metronidazole and probiotics meanwhile try to observe good hygiene wash your hands with antiseptic soap or solution after using wash room Have plenty of fluids including ORS to avoid dehydration and electrolyte imbalances have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables or dietary fibers Hope this answers your question Best wishes