Question 1

what are some good treatments for antibiotic-associated diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Stop abx.: Ideally if possible, stop the offending agent in this case the antibiotic (abx). You probably also want to make sure it's not a c-diff infection. The timing of the diarrhea as well as some stool tests can help determine that.

Question 2

is it possible to get antibiotic-associated colitis without diarrhea? i seem to match up with all the symptoms but that, after a hefty triple therapy.

Accepted Answer

Dangerous C. diff: Yes, unfortunately it is possible to have colitis without diarrhea and if you think you have this, you need to be checked today by a doctor. Sometimes a patient may take an antidiarrheal or the illness itself causes a temporary 'bowel paralysis' so this needs to be evaluated for. A host of screening tests can help the doc make this diagnosis - so I suggest calling your primary MD and go to an E.R.

Question 3

is it normal to have diarrhea from treatment with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your being treated with potent antibiotics, multiple antibiotics, or prolonged antibiotic therapy diarhea can occur. It kills off the normal flora in the bowels and an overgrowth oportunistic organisms can occur. The normal flora usually keeps the bugs in check but the abx kills them off and allows the rogue  bacteria to grow and cause the symptoms.

Question 4

is there a reason for why igg levels improved with treatment of diarrhea with rotating antibiotics, history of uc, epi, j-pouch?

Accepted Answer

Protein lost: Chronic diarrhea, especially when it associates with inflammatory bowel disease can cause protein lost from your gut. It is called protein losing enteropathy. Losing protein may include losing igg. When diarrhea or your uc is treated properly, there is less protein lost from your gut, thus improving igg level.

Question 5

my son tested covid negative.he has continuous diarrhea since 6 days now .initially had fever reaching 40c  but that settled after 3days of antibiotics imi. i am positive.what treatment is for a 1year old with covid. how can i stop diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea continues: It is very likely that if child was put on antibiotics for some reason, the diarrhea will continue until done with antibiotics and probably weeks more after. Antibiotics also kill off good gut bacteria, leaving those that can promote diarrhea.  You can try probiotics 1-2 times a day, yogurt also good. Stay away from high sugar things like juice, candy, jello. Low or no lactose diet. Avoid roughage

Question 6

have had 2 rounds of antibiotics, 1 round of steroids to help get over cough from flu. now i seem to have chronic diarrhea. otc treatment options?

Accepted Answer

C diff: clostridium difficile or C diff for short has to be ruled out before you start treating yourself with OTC meds. It's intestinal bacteria that commonly associated with prior antibiotics use and may cause diarrhea and colitis. Please , see your doctor.

Question 7

is it normal to have diarrhea during and then after you have stopped taking antibiotics? i took a course of antibiotics for a week for a sinus infection.  during the course of treatment i had moderately severe diarrhea.  it has been over a week and a half

Accepted Answer

One : One of the most common side effects of oral antibiotics is stomach upset and diarrhea.  Often, the antibiotic not only fights the "bad" bacteria causing the infection you have, but will also kill off the "good" bacteria in your gut causing discomfort and diarrhea.  Some are worse than others.  Often, it does take time for that "good" bacteria to grow back, but there are a few symptoms you need to look out for such as: bloody diarrhea, worsening diarrhea, worsening cramps, or fever.  In the meantime, eating probiotic foods such as live culture yogurt can help recolonize your gut with "good" bacteria.

Question 8

do antibiotics cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most antibiotics can cause diarrhea while they are being taken. Some antibiotics can cause an overgrowth of clostridium difficile (also known as "c-diff"), and this causes serious diarrhea, especially in the elderly. This diarrhea can occur as much as 6 weeks after stopping the antibiotic. Patients should notify their physician is they have diarrhea while taking or after taking antibiotics.

Question 9

why do antibiotics give me diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Antibiotics can cause diarrhea because they kill the good bacterial flora in the colon. Some patients will take probiotics to help recolonize with good bacteria. However, antibiotics can also cause another bacteria clostridium difficile to grow. This bacteria can cause diarrhea on its own. If you develop increased abdominal pain or GI bleeding while on antibiotics, you should see a doctor.

Question 10

can expired antibiotic cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Any antibiotic: Many antibiotics can cause diarrhea, whether they 're expired or not. In fact, an expired antibiotic may be less likely to cause diarrhea as it becomes less effective.

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Is it normal to have diarrhea from treatment with antibiotics?

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Is there a reason for why igg levels improved with treatment of diarrhea with rotating antibiotics, history of uc, epi, j-pouch?

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My son tested covid negative.he has continuous diarrhea since 6 days now .initially had fever reaching 40c but that settled after 3days of antibiotics imi. i am positive.what treatment is for a 1year old with covid. how can i stop diarrhea?

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Have had 2 rounds of antibiotics, 1 round of steroids to help get over cough from flu. now i seem to have chronic diarrhea. otc treatment options?

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Is it normal to have diarrhea during and then after you have stopped taking antibiotics? i took a course of antibiotics for a week for a sinus infection. during the course of treatment i had moderately severe diarrhea. it has been over a week and a half

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