A 42-year-old member asked:
Does penicillin induced pseudomembranous colitis go away without drugs?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ihor Zakaluznyanswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Unlikely: You're better off taking some form of treatment.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Rafael Lugoanswered
General Surgery 29 years experience
Severity: Most of the time not but if mild may be able to treat with probiotics but would not take a chance. Seek help. It can be serious as in life threatening. www.drlugo.com.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 18, 2016
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