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Taking Treatment For Prostate Cancer, Having Bleeding From Colon. Also Having Pain Due To Diverticulitus
Following proton irradiation in Bloomington IN 4 yrs ago for prostate cancer, I m have been experiencing bleeding from my colon. It appears on the toilet paper. It has been examined by colonoscopy, and the gastroenterologist a year ago said that the vessels bleed easily now and it s normal to have a small amt of bleeding. I also have an old colon ulcer which prevented using an argon laser. I also was diagnosed with diverticulitus which has given some pain. But the bleeding has increased lately. I see it the next day after taking my 1hr walk. I am 76, and otherwise in good health.
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Thanks for your query.
Options for radiation induced colorectal bleeding include argon plasma (which is probably not suitable for you), some rectal enemas or oral medicines like tranexemic acid. You can discuss these options with your gastroenterologist. This is usually a difficult condition to treat.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Thanks for your query.
Options for radiation induced colorectal bleeding include argon plasma (which is probably not suitable for you), some rectal enemas or oral medicines like tranexemic acid. You can discuss these options with your gastroenterologist. This is usually a difficult condition to treat.
Hope this helps.
Regards
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