Question 1

if you have giardia and are on medication for that  but have not gotten the test results yet-can you also take immodium?

Accepted Answer

Giardia:  Because you don't know your diagnosis, I would try to hold off on Immodium because it is not recommended for all GI infections.

Question 2

what are the tests for giardia infection?

Accepted Answer

Stool studies: Stool ova and parasite (o&p) exam, and stool giardia antigen.

Question 3

what are the tests for giardia infections?

Accepted Answer

Stool studies: Stool ova and parasite (o&p) exam, and stool giardia antigen.

Question 4

i am a waiting a stool test to confirm giardia.  is there any over the counter supplements that can help the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

What r the symptoms?: You can ask the pharmacist at the drug store for help, or the doctor who ordered the test, good luck

Question 5

can you get giardia after getting it once?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you get exposed again , no life immunity to intestinal parasites.

Question 6

what happens if you leave giardia untreated?

Accepted Answer

Get treated: Why would you even think about not being treated? Treatment is very easy (including some single-dose options) and giardiasis is much worse than any possible side effects. Probably your immune system would clear giardia, but not necessarily; some infections may persist indefinitely. Symptoms probably would eventually improve, even if the infection continues, but it might take weeks or months.

Question 7

how long does giardia take to present symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Variable: But usually 7-10 days.

Question 8

can you suggest where i can buy medicine for giardia ?

Accepted Answer

Giardia Lamblia: The medication can be purchased at a pharmacy once the diagnosis is confirmed by a medical provider and an appropriate prescription has been written.

Question 9

i was just diagnosed with giardia can you die from that?

Accepted Answer

Not Usually: Children and adults who have giardia infection without symptoms usually don't need treatment unless they're likely to spread the parasites. Many people who do have problems often get better on their own in a few weeks.
When signs and symptoms are severe or the infection persists, doctors usually treat giardiasis with medications. Giardia infection is almost never fatal in industrialized countries.

Question 10

please point me to where i can buy medicine for giardia ?

Accepted Answer

Start with your: physician so that you can be prescribed an appropriate medication.

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I am a waiting a stool test to confirm giardia. is there any over the counter supplements that can help the symptoms?

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