Husband has very loose bowels since he had his biopsies (6) could be the antibiotics or has anyone else had similar. Just a worried wife trying to be positive in front of him but heart breaking anywhere he can’t see me .
This is a common side effect, or it could be constipation. He might find that he has rust coloured semen for a few days - don't panic, it looks nasty but is normal and ejaculating can actually help clear it out of the body. He may notice blood in his stools or urine, again it should go after a few days. Side effects from the biopsy can last for up to 4 weeks and would be of concern if a quantity of red blood shows up which could indicate that things are not healing. Taking antibiotics can upset the gut flora so it helps to take a probiotic to restore the balance e.g. Greek yoghurt or yoghurt drink plus a varied diet with plenty of fruit and veg.
Hello johnam
I was fine, but we are all different - someone poking around up there can affect you. If it continues say after weekend go back to your team (CNS) or ask the GP. It should settle down.
Best wishes - Brian.
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