My husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last July. He is under going chemo and has been doing very well. Over the last week he has developed abdominal pain with some distinction. He also has swelling on the right side of his neck. He does have a port on that side. Could this be some type of blood clot? He is on xeralto
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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What Causes Abdominal Pain Post Chemotherapy?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Chemotherapy causes severe gastritis that causes abdominal pain and fullness of stomach. You have to take proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole or rabeprazole to treat gastritis. These medicines are to be used before breakfast. Swelling on the neck is because of inflammation induced by chemoport. It will eventually reduce. If you are still having abdominal pain, please consult physician for more information. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha