SEvere diarrhoea with blood in stools

[dryden1]

Hello all, Had a TAXOL AND CARBOPLATIN ON Thursday all went well but yesterday afternoon for about 4hours I had the most horrendous and I mean horrendous bout of diarrhoea. I now am passing fresh blood via the rectum.Very reluctant to go to A&E what would you do ?

[BanksiaRose]

How horrible for you. Do you have a number for your hospital’s chemotherapy helpline? You should have been given a card with it on before your treatment. They will advise. Best wishes.

[Artgreen]

Definitely contact your chemo dept on the number they will have given you . We had a special card with the emergency number. It may be bleeding piles due to yesterday’s situation but best be sure .

[Cynthia18]

I would call my dr.asap!

[Eriksendi]

I don’t wish to be alarmist but I would go to a and e. I have a history of bowel problems and would definitely go. I ruptured a diverticular pocket and it became inflamed but I had to have antibiotics to clear it. Mine was after a bout of food poisoning And severe diarrhoea. I think it’s worth getting it checked.

[Ruebacelle]

Emergency room

[SUE7777]

Please go to A&E just in case. All the very best. Sue xx

[mizpurple]

Diarrhea by itself can get you dehydrated really fast. Add in obvious bleeding, and I think you definitely need to seek immediate advice/care. Hope you feel better soon! Deb in Colorado

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team]

Hello dryden1

I'm sorry to hear that you've been experiencing these symptoms. As other members have already commented, it's important to seek medical advice if you haven't already. We'd recommend calling your chemotherapy helpline as soon as possible and, if for any reason you aren't able to speak to them, getting in touch with your GP or NHS 111.

I hope that you get some advice soon to help you find out what's causing the bleeding.

Best wishes

Julia (Ovacome Support Services Officer)

[Lolotango]

Call your Dr and let them know. Should direct you if it is normal or you need attention

[dryden1]

Thank you all for your really helpful advice.YOu all confirmed what I should do seek help from chemo help line.Had to go to the assessment unit.Bloods checked overall fine. EXamination seemed to suggest the blood was from a bleeding pile.Stool softener prescribed.Feel much better.Thank you all again.Chris

[Iwillbeatit]

Ring your CNS nurse or consultant secretary and leave that message. Good luck