What Causes Severe Lower Abdominal Pain After Taking Fluorouracil?

Posted on Thu, 20 Jul 2023

Question: i began taking fluoroaricil 8 days ago and began having severe lower abdominal pain 10 hours ago could it be from the from the medication? should i go to a walk in and discontinue fluoroaricil?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fluorouracil can give abdomen discomfort. Give further details.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Fluorouracil is known for gastric problem in various manners.

Kindly provide further details immediately so that I can guide you further.

1. How many doses consumed in 8 days?
2. Were there no abdomen problems since the first dose consumed?
3. Associated vomiting, alterations in bowel habits? if any...

Awaiting for your details.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon

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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 hours later)

I have put cream on arms and legs about 7 times this is the first time that I experienced these pains no vomiting or changes in bowel movements. I feel a little better now. Fell asleep because the pain woke me up all night

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

* Sounds non-specific discomfort, not related to drug use.
* Guidelines at present

- consume more liquids in sessions.
- prefer to take soft, light diet till possible.
- avoid spices, oily, non-veg kinds of stuff.
- take tab. ranitidine & tab. tylenol

* Follow up after 24 hours or early as per the requirement.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon

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