Have Constipation And No Bowel Movement, Had Chemo For Lung Cancer
My boyfriend has been diagnoses with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer squeamish cell second round of kemo not succesful so he just finished more radiation. Has matastisised to brain which is in remission. 1st question last chemo was like six weeks ago he has constipation still hasn't had a bowel movement in six days now and dr keeps giving him meds but all they seem to do is give him pain and bloating. He also is not scheduled for a ct until feb 17 and follow up with oncologist a week later to set up next round of chemo he has just recently had a new onset of coughing up blood. Should I call his oncologist or may bee even get a second opinion?
Good day there! Constipation with associated malignancies and chemo rounds is very understandable and needs monitoring and reajustment of doses with monitoring and symptomatic relief. You should call an oncologist and yes you can have a second opinion with seeking gastroenterologist help. Meanwhile Increase fluids and electrolytes replinishment with fibrous diet and some laxatives are advised. Good luck and take care of your boyfriend. regards S Khan
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Have Constipation And No Bowel Movement, Had Chemo For Lung Cancer
Good day there! Constipation with associated malignancies and chemo rounds is very understandable and needs monitoring and reajustment of doses with monitoring and symptomatic relief. You should call an oncologist and yes you can have a second opinion with seeking gastroenterologist help. Meanwhile Increase fluids and electrolytes replinishment with fibrous diet and some laxatives are advised. Good luck and take care of your boyfriend. regards S Khan