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Can ibs flair cause c diff to overpopulate or any other bad bacteria to over populate?

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Yes: It can result in C Diff especially if you are taking antibiotics. I do highly recommend probiotics and live culture yogurt products to help keep your normal flora in good shape especially the lactobacillus. If you are having C diff culture proven diarrhea, then you will need Metronidazole, or Tinidazole and have your PCP following you.

Answered 6/30/2014

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