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What Causes Severe Diarrhea After Chemotherapy?
had one chemo treatment and got uncontrollable diarrhea. I was dehydrated and had to be hospitalized. my white cells were low and also had some heart problems. my oncologist said I cannot have any more chemo. he prescribed the pills that you take after chemo. had double mastectomy and one lymth node was malignant. do I have other options
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
Hello,
Diahrrea is quite common after chemo and radiation. It is partly due to mucosal damage in the bowel.
Generally, it will settle without many complications. As of now, you can take antimotility drugs like racecadotril for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Diahrrea is quite common after chemo and radiation. It is partly due to mucosal damage in the bowel.
Generally, it will settle without many complications. As of now, you can take antimotility drugs like racecadotril for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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