Question 1

what does it mean to change skin colonization?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria on skin: There are bacteria on your skin that are normal. If you get colonized on your skin by a bacteria that is not good for you and you have a small cut on the skin, you could get an infection.

Question 2

are there any symptoms of having mrsa colonization in the nares?

Accepted Answer

No: One can be totally asymptomatic and have MRSA colonize their nares.

Question 3

what's the difference between being colonized with mrsa and decolonized with it?

Accepted Answer

You cannot be: Once you are colonized with MRSA or some other strain of a common bacteria, you cannot really be decolonized with it.  Taking some specific antibiotics can help to clear it, to the point of not having an active infection, but you will always have traces of it.

Question 4

can eating garlic cause a relapse in a person who is colonized with cdiff after theyve been symptoms free for 8 months?

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Unlikely: That garlic will cause CDiff reactivation.  Usually use of antibiotics will

Question 5

i had a few drinks then took colonizing .1mg at bedtime. is there a bad correction? said on bottle something about it but i didn't see that till after

Accepted Answer

Clonazepam: If I am understanding you correctly, you took clonazepam 1 mg after few drinks of alcohol. It is not recommended to take them together as it can make you dangerously sleepy. Please have someone monitor your symptoms or seek medical help if you are not feeling normal. Even if nothing happens, discuss it with the physician who prescribed it to you.

Question 6

what is a colonic?

Accepted Answer

Pertaining to colon: However, many people use it as a noun and mean a colonic enema. There are a number of so called "health treatments" that in involve high colonic enemas, or so called "clean outs". Efficacy of these "high colonics" is scientifically unproven & suspect. Colonic enemas may be required for some subjects with severe constipation, neurogenic bowel dysfunction or as part of pre-operative bowel prep.

Question 7

are colonics of any benefit?

Accepted Answer

No to colonics: Colonics only benefit is to clear out a colon that is terribly constipated.  As medical therapy, there is nothing beneficial.  And depending on what is put in the fluid used, they can be dangerous.

Question 8

what is a colonic, does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

Colon cleansing: It is a colon flush. If h decide to do this make sure they DO NOT use a rigid scope as this may puncture colon.

Question 9

when does someone need a colonic?

Accepted Answer

Never!: There is no good evidence that colonics do any good whatsoever, and they do carry some risks, most prominently perforation of the colon. Your colon does not accumulate toxins. It gets rid of them every time you have a bowel movement. There is never any reason to have a colonic. Invest your efforts in eating a high-fiber diet instead. Good luck.

Question 10

what are the uses of colonic cleanses?

Accepted Answer

Colonic enemas: Legitimate uses for colonic enemas or cleanses is for severe constipation, neurogenic bowel dysfuction or as part of a bowel prep. Prior to surgery involving bowel. Colonic cleanse can be performed by a cleanout from above prior to colonoscopy or bowel surgery. Colonic cleanses, for otherwise healthy individuals, is hocus pocus with no proof of efficacy. Thus best avoided if not indicated.

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Can eating garlic cause a relapse in a person who is colonized with cdiff after theyve been symptoms free for 8 months?

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I had a few drinks then took colonizing .1mg at bedtime. is there a bad correction? said on bottle something about it but i didn't see that till after

A member asked:

What is a colonic?

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Are colonics of any benefit?

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What is a colonic, does it hurt?

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When does someone need a colonic?

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What are the uses of colonic cleanses?

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