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Suggest Remedy For Constipation After Chemo Therapy

I have received 8 rounds of chemo last round being 1 week ago (Hodgkins Lymphoma). I always become constipated after chemo. Ive noticed what appears to be a mucus like substance in my stool. of course it worried bc i am worried that maybe ive contracted intestinal parasites due to my comprised immune system. Im also aware that chemo does change the intestional lining and just dont know if i should be overly worried. Just trying to find my way back to healthy! I will have a PET scan on Mon 2/6.
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Constipation or diarrhoea is a common side effect of most chemotherapy drugs and has nothing to do with parasites or other infections. It is nothing to worry about at all and all you need to do is to take any form of laxative that suits you. SYp Cremaffin 2-3 teaspoon at bedtime is sufficient. Only if you have fever alongwith should you think in terms of infection.
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Suggest Remedy For Constipation After Chemo Therapy

Constipation or diarrhoea is a common side effect of most chemotherapy drugs and has nothing to do with parasites or other infections. It is nothing to worry about at all and all you need to do is to take any form of laxative that suits you. SYp Cremaffin 2-3 teaspoon at bedtime is sufficient. Only if you have fever alongwith should you think in terms of infection.