Frequent Loose Stool
More on Diarrhea and Cancer
Diarrhea can be one of the more uncomfortable and embarrassing complications of cancer. We've all had it - enough said. People with cancer are prone to frequent loose or watery stools for many reasons. Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, bone marrow transplant, and stress can all lead to diarrhea, and certain types of cancer can cause diarrhea directly. In addition to causing social and physical discomfort, uncontrolled diarrhea can be a serious health threat. Though the condition is not typically...
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Health Guide
Diarrhea
Stools - watery; Frequent bowel movements; Loose bowel movements Home Care Drink plenty of fluid to avoid becoming dehydrated. Start with... Read more »Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea
...in children -- by anxiety, stress, allergies, fatigue, and diet changes.Symptoms and CourseDiarrhea frequently occurs within the first week of travel but may develop at any point, including after... Read more »Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks. Alternative Names ... Read more »Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Home Management
...them, not only friends and family members but also doctors and nurses, should maintain strict hygiene:Frequent hand washing with antibacterial soap is particularly essential.Everyone should wash... Read more »Ulcerative Colitis: Complications
...colon.Ulcerative colitis is considered serious if the following symptoms are present:More than six movements a dayFrequent to persistent blood and mucus in the stool (in serious cases, stool is... Read more »
Medications
...Almost half of all patients have diarrhea or more frequent/loose stools while taking this... Read more »
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