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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea After Chemotherapy

i am going to chemo for colon cancer, it almost my last one. i had stage 3 colon cancer, i had surgery and it was removed, so i am going thru to assure it nothing was missed and doesnt come back. but for some reason the 7th chemo, i have had diaharria for about 4 days, usually it goes away, but not this time.
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Hello Dear
I evaluated your concern deeply .
* Diarrhea is due to disturbances of gut flora mechanism .
* Certain guidelines to get it more easily better
# drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, lemon juice,
green tea, coffee , butter milk etc.
# avoid all oily / spicy / non vegetarian stuffs / beverages
# consume small amount of light diet at regular intervals
# in our clinic we recommend pre pro biotics with metronidazole (400)mg
morning & evening after meals for 3 days with follow up assessment
# keep your BP , Blood sugar , weight under control
# avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if using
# remain ambulatory - regular walking ,exercises
Hope this will definitely help you .
Feel free to ask any health related query in future anytime.
Thanks for using Health care magic.
Regards dear .
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea After Chemotherapy

Hello Dear I evaluated your concern deeply . * Diarrhea is due to disturbances of gut flora mechanism . * Certain guidelines to get it more easily better # drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, lemon juice, green tea, coffee , butter milk etc. # avoid all oily / spicy / non vegetarian stuffs / beverages # consume small amount of light diet at regular intervals # in our clinic we recommend pre pro biotics with metronidazole (400)mg morning & evening after meals for 3 days with follow up assessment # keep your BP , Blood sugar , weight under control # avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if using # remain ambulatory - regular walking ,exercises Hope this will definitely help you . Feel free to ask any health related query in future anytime. Thanks for using Health care magic. Regards dear .