Burning stomach, bleeding anus ? Posted: 07-08-08 22:21pm
My father in law was diagnosed with
prostate cancer, and he just broke the
news to the family 2 weeks ago, when he
started his hormonal treatment. Before the
treatment, and up to this point, he has
been experiencing occasional dark bleeding
from his anus. When these 'episodes' are
taking place, he also has a burning pain
in his stomach.
I've researched the symptoms, and i'm
seeing that the symptoms sound like a
gastric ulcer.
Is it possible that this cancer has spread
to his stomach? He's 68 years old.
I have urged him to go see his doctor
about it, and he will, but i'd like to
bring some information to the table, if
possible.
Thank you for your replies.
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MandMs
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Posted: 07-09-08 02:25am
Is he bleeding mainly after the stool has
passed, or the blood comes before the
stool or it comes without stool?
Are the consistency and volume of the
stool changed, too?
Has he experienced vomiting blood (vomit
containing dark brown bits of clotted
blood, with an appearance like ground
coffee)?
