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What Causes Green Stool While Treating Pancreatic Lymphoma?
Question: hi my name is XXXXXXX im a 61 year old male and just treated for a growth on my pancries which the doctors called linfoma cancer of pancries. the kemo and radiation has eliminated that problem for now. the question i have doctor is my stool has been greenish in color for awhile. sometimes its greener than others is that a alarm that somethig is wrong our about to go wrong. thank you
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These are not concerning sYmptoms since after pancreas radiation and tumors there is a disorder in pancreatic enzyme secretions which are required for better digestion. Also,chemotherapy may have effect on bowel motility so diarrhea and stool changes may occur. Usually this normalizes in few weeks and we recommend to eat smaller meals but more frequently,chew your food well, eat more boiled food, vegetables and milk products and have enough liquids. You should avoid high fats and fried food. It is important that there is no blood in stool or jaundice which may be worrying sign,but greenish stool should not concern you. Wish you good health. Regards
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
These are not concerning sYmptoms since after pancreas radiation and tumors there is a disorder in pancreatic enzyme secretions which are required for better digestion. Also,chemotherapy may have effect on bowel motility so diarrhea and stool changes may occur. Usually this normalizes in few weeks and we recommend to eat smaller meals but more frequently,chew your food well, eat more boiled food, vegetables and milk products and have enough liquids. You should avoid high fats and fried food. It is important that there is no blood in stool or jaundice which may be worrying sign,but greenish stool should not concern you. Wish you good health. Regards
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