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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea After Chemo And Radiation?
Hi I have or had Anus Cancer not sure if treatments worked yet Last treatment for chemo and radiation was March 11th.I have had extreme diarrhea and now vomiting everytime I eat. I have been told that it is a reaction from the treatments. Now starting with more test. I would just like to know what the possibilities are
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
Good evening. In a case of anal cancer the chemo drugs itself and the radiation to anal area can lead to local mucositis(inflammation of the area) and thus cause diarrhea. Similarly chemo drugs can stimulate your vomiting centre in brain to cause vomitimg. Ask your doctor to add some more anti vomiting drugs.. Diarrhea will resolve once radiation is over. So not to worry.
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