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On Chemotherapy For Lymphoma. Having Clear Bowel Movements With Mucus. Severe Stomach Cramps. Need To Go To Emergency?
My mom is currently undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma . She just had her last chemo 4 days ago and the next day she started having clear mucusy bowel movements. They are VERY frequent, more than 10 a day and all are clear and mucusy. Today she started complaining about stomach cramps as well as the BM s. Should I take her to the ER to be seen or wait until tommorow so she may be able to see her doctor?
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
Hi,
certain chemotherapy has Gastrointestinal tract irritant action.Your symptoms suggest this condition, generally subsides on probiotic treatment within few days. But there is a problem. Many a time chemotherapy patients suffer from a disease called neutropenic colitis which needs hospitalisation. So do a complete blood count and stool for routine test and occult blood and consult with your oncologist.Take care.
certain chemotherapy has Gastrointestinal tract irritant action.Your symptoms suggest this condition, generally subsides on probiotic treatment within few days. But there is a problem. Many a time chemotherapy patients suffer from a disease called neutropenic colitis which needs hospitalisation. So do a complete blood count and stool for routine test and occult blood and consult with your oncologist.Take care.
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