Blood in stool

bemis

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Posted 5/10/2010 9:12 AM (GMT -5)

Well I'm on day 20 of RT today and had a little blood on toilet paper sat and a good bit of blood in the toilet yesterday am.I was warned by my Dr that this could happen.Does anyone have experience with this?I'll ask the nurse today as my Dr. is not there on mondays. Thanks DICK

Galileo

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Posted 5/10/2010 11:09 AM (GMT -5)

You could be having proctitis, or it might be hemorrhoids. I had proctitis and saw a little blood like that, along with painful bowel movements. Definitely check with the nurses and doctor, because if it is acute radiation proctitis, it is treatable, and the sooner you get started on treating it, the better. Acute proctitis is also usually temporary.
I wouldn't worry too much, but just get it checked out.

142

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Posted 5/10/2010 11:29 AM (GMT -5)

I'm on IGRT day 13, and have already had some hemorrhoids wake up. The Dr. suggested standard OTC medication (which I already had), just to keep it from getting worse.

John T

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Posted 5/10/2010 11:42 AM (GMT -5)

Take Metamucil daily. All the guys on the ERBT site sware by it. I've been taking it and have had no problems.
JohnT

Magaboo

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Posted 5/10/2010 11:43 AM (GMT -5)

Hi Bemis,

I had some anal discomfort along with a bit of bleeding in my last week or so during my radiation treatment. Doc prescribed some ointment which helped. about 4-6 weeks after completion of the treatment most symptoms cleared up. Advise your Doctor of your discomforts and let him help you to get thru the rest of your treatment with minimal side effects.

All the best to you.

Magaboo

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