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Is it possible to have a giardia infection and no loss of appetite? i only have diarrhea, loose smelly stools, belching and flatulence.
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Yes it is possible: Gallbladder disease can also cause the same symptoms as well as other intestinal infections.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Giardia: This is quite enough. Get seen, diagnosed and treated. You need not lose your appetite with this illness.
Answered 10/31/2013
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Yes, it is possible.: Giardiasis is a waterborne illness caused by Giardia parasite. Sx's – there may be no sx's or diarrhea, oily floating stool, gas, nausea, vomiting & abdominal cramps. If untreated it can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration & weight loss. Diagnosis- via blood test for antibodies, stool antigen & checking stool for ova & parasites. Tx can include metronidazole, tinidazole & nitazoxanide.
Answered 7/12/2020
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