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Are fever and diarrhea symptoms of metastatic cancer?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My mother suffered from breast cancer a few years ago. It was treated, and then in two years, she suffered from metastasis in the whole body. Now the problem is that my mother's cancer has spread to the brain, but it stopped there, and she suffered from ataxia. Then the disease in the liver increased, and she suffered from hepatic encephalopathy on the second day and recovered in three days. Then she was doing fine, even talking. I am attaching the reports.

But now, for about four days, she has had a light fever, and for the last two days, she has had lots of dry coughs. Today, she started with irrelevant talk. She is passing stools two to three times a day, but we have been half-packed with lactitol for the past two days.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Noushif. M

Hi,

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She has a damaged liver. This will keep giving features of decompensation regularly. This can be encephalopathy, fluid retention, infection, jaundice, and so on. This needs to be regularly avoided and treated. Now with a fever, we need to rule out infection. Starting an antibiotic will be good. Cultures of blood, urine, and fluid may be done. Encephalopathy needs lactulose or lactitol, regular bowel movements, and a high-protein diet.

I hope this helps you.

Answered byDr. Noushif. M

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Published At January 10, 2023
Reviewed AtSeptember 22, 2025

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