Suggest Treatment For Urgent Bowel Movements While Undergoing Radiation For Prostate Cancer

Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2015

Question: I started having urgent morning bowel movements . First bowel movement is normal size.and not real urgent. then about 15 to 30 minutes later I get urgent urge if I can't get to a toliet quickly it will leak out when I have the movement it will be soft and mushy. This may happen 2 to 3 times them I am OK/ I had external beam radiation for prostate cancer 2 1/2 years ago.. Could be a side affect from the Radiation?

Answered by Dr. Heera Lal Poonia (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it can be side effect of radiations. meet your treating doctor

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX welcome again at HCM and thanks for choosing us again and again.

I share your concerns. I have gone through your earlier queries too. In my opinion ,symptoms you have now are side effects of radiation treatment you have received for your prostate. External beam radiation at times affect the adjacent area too like anal opening, rectum, testes and penis. If rectum and anus are affected, you get loose stools and bleeding. You feel difficulty in holding your motions. If you have been having this problem continuously since your prostate treatment, it is because of this. However if you have developed this now only, it is not related to that. In that case it could be infections. However these side effects are short lasting, it is unfortunate if you are having these problems for so long. For better assessment of your condition you can discuss this matter with the doctor who performed this procedure for you.

I hope my reply will help you. Please feel free to write for follow up queries. Kindly rate this reply. Thanks. I wish you good health and long life ahead.

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