Question 1

does penicillin induced pseudomembranous colitis go away without drugs?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: You're better off taking some form of treatment.

Question 2

does penicillin induced pseudomembranous colitis go away by itself with further antibiotics?

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No: Clostridium difficile colitis seldom if ever resolves without treatment and can be potentially life-threatening.  One of the major complications of therapy with antibiotics, and where possible, discontinuance of the antibiotics inducing the illness with aid substantially in the success of therapy against it.

Question 3

is it actually true that colitis will go away without antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Colitis: It depends on the etiology some non-specific forms will others require treatment with meds or surgery
consult your GI md or surgeon for assistance with this matter.

Question 4

colonscopy found mild colitis. ct showed small nodes. 6 month recheck, nodes 50% smaller. good news? gi says sometimes it takes longer to go away.

Accepted Answer

R/O LYMPHADENOPATHY : Yes it is good news, it may be reactive enlargement secondary to COLITIS. BUT IF  LYMPHADENOPATHY PERSISTS LONGER , have labs rechecked and get reevaluated to see if a biopsy may be indicated.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis 4 years ago and given entocort ec for treatment. will it ever go away for good or is it a lifelong illness?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say...: The likelihood of "cure" of your microscopic colitis depends in part on your medication compliance, clarifying the diagnosis, and avoiding use of nsaid's (like aleve, (naproxen) advil, motrin, etc.).  Talk with your doctor about alternative medications to entocort for long-term use, if needed.

Question 6

i have on and off stomach issues. if it was ulcerative colitis or crohn's, would it come and go? or does it only go away if you receive treatment?

Accepted Answer

IBD: Inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's and UC) typically do not have symptoms that "come and go", however, they can.  Warning signs for these 2 disease are persistent diarrhea, weight loss, severe abdominal pain, bloody or mucous stools, vomiting, joint pain, and rashes.  If your symptoms are severe OR have lasted longer than 2 months you should see a gastroenterologist.

Question 7

diagnosed with colitis in 2011..having first major issue..contraction like pain, back pain bloating diaharrea\constipation..will it go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely...: Crohn's and colitis are chronic relapsing and remitting conditions for which there is no cure (except total procto-colectomy in colitis patients).  Medications are used to treat colitis flares and also maintain remission.  If you are indeed having a flare medication will be necessary.  There are other conditions with overlapping symptoms however.  I suggest you see a gastroenterologist.

Question 8

will colitis flare up stop me from going on my vacation?

Accepted Answer

Hope not!: Depends on severity of pain, bloody stools, frequency is bowel movements, and whether you are having fever, chills and other symptoms suggestive of infection/ dehydration.

Question 9

long term implications of ongoing diversion colitis?  going on 2 yrs.

Accepted Answer

Surgical diversion: I am not a surgeon, but it would seem reasonable to consider undoing the diversion if possible, to reduce the colitis. Long term implication would be a long-term need for a colostomy if things go southwards in terms of health. You need to discuss this in serious terms with your surgeon

Question 10

does a person with colitis usually always have an urge to go but nothing comes or does the feeling come and go?

Accepted Answer

Active colitis: of the rectum especially can cause tenesmus, the urge to go but nothing coming out. This is one of the clinical symptoms to know if your colitis is in control or not.

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Does penicillin induced pseudomembranous colitis go away without drugs?

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Does penicillin induced pseudomembranous colitis go away by itself with further antibiotics?

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Is it actually true that colitis will go away without antibiotics?

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Colonscopy found mild colitis. ct showed small nodes. 6 month recheck, nodes 50% smaller. good news? gi says sometimes it takes longer to go away.

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I was diagnosed with lymphocytic colitis 4 years ago and given entocort ec for treatment. will it ever go away for good or is it a lifelong illness?

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I have on and off stomach issues. if it was ulcerative colitis or crohn's, would it come and go? or does it only go away if you receive treatment?

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Diagnosed with colitis in 2011..having first major issue..contraction like pain, back pain bloating diaharrea\constipation..will it go away on its own?

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Will colitis flare up stop me from going on my vacation?

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Long term implications of ongoing diversion colitis? going on 2 yrs.

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Does a person with colitis usually always have an urge to go but nothing comes or does the feeling come and go?

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