Hi. My dad had prostate cancer many years ago and ever since his radiation he has to have a lot of problems with bowel movements. He has a constant burning of the aines and is in lots of pain. He is a diabetic so that is why he was told it wont heal inside and has so much pain. Is there anything that could help him with the healing inside of his tissues from the radiation?
Hello, Although disturbed bowel movements (diarrhea) for few weeks are common after external radiation therapy for prostate cancer, but in few cases radiation may cause permanent problems like parotitis (inflammation of rectum) with pain in anus and bowel disturbance like diarrhea. Treatment of diarrhea involves use of anti diarrhea ls and bulking agents like BOWEL. It is advised to avoid high fiber diet. For pain, anti inflammatory are prescribed, however your doctor would be in the best position to advise and guide you according to your symptoms. Thanks