Call your doctor or nurse if you notice any of the Early Signs described below. Early signs Change in normal bowel habits more stools per day than before chemotherapy was started softer or loose stools, even mushy stools. Increased cramping or gas, or both. Pain or feeling weak. Diarrhea not treated correctly can become serious, even life threatening.
Early therapy gives better results and can prevent hospitalization.
Hospitalization may be required to restore fluid balance and nutrition. Early treatment can help you to receive the best benefit from your chemotherapy. Weight loss loss of fluid and nutrients through frequent stools. Fever , together with diarrhea, can be a sign of infection. This is serious and needs to be reported immediately.