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Does Chemotherapy Cause Diarrhea?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016
Question: Does chemotherapy cause diarrhea?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Chemotherapy is most common cause for gastrointestinal disturbances in one receiving it.

I would like to know some more details to rule out any other causes.

Since when do you have diarrhea ?
Is the frequency more or there is excess loss of fluid ?
Do you have abdominal cramps ?
Are you on medications other than folic acid and chemo ?
Do you have nausea or vomiting ?


Waiting for your response,

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Does Chemotherapy Cause Diarrhea?

Brief Answer: Need some more details Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Chemotherapy is most common cause for gastrointestinal disturbances in one receiving it. I would like to know some more details to rule out any other causes. Since when do you have diarrhea ? Is the frequency more or there is excess loss of fluid ? Do you have abdominal cramps ? Are you on medications other than folic acid and chemo ? Do you have nausea or vomiting ? Waiting for your response,