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Is Stage 4 Rectal Tumor Causing Stomach Pain And Bloody Diarrhea?
Stage 4 rectal tumor - chose no tx having constipation taking lax everyday. Past week even taking Lortab for stomach pain diarrhea with lots of bloody mucous and matter that looks like meat. Has hospice but not seeing the doc now. Wonder what this diarrhea and severe stomach pain means
Mon, 11 May 2015
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Bloody diarrhoea in stage 4 rectal cancer patient means worsening of rectal tumour.
Rectal tumour, without chemotherapy, grow in size and invade blood vessels.
This causes blood in stools and diarrhoea.
It can spread to stomach and cause stomach pain.
So possibility of worsening underlying rectal tumour is more for these symptoms.
Hope I have solved your query.
Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Bloody diarrhoea in stage 4 rectal cancer patient means worsening of rectal tumour.
Rectal tumour, without chemotherapy, grow in size and invade blood vessels.
This causes blood in stools and diarrhoea.
It can spread to stomach and cause stomach pain.
So possibility of worsening underlying rectal tumour is more for these symptoms.
Hope I have solved your query.
Thanks.
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