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Two weeks ago i just got done taking antibiotics. i got diarrhea, fever, and rapid heart beat. now i have mucus in stool. every thing else seems fine?

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Cl. difficile: This sounds as if you may have antibiotic-associated colitis due to Clostridium difficile. Strongly recommend that you seek medical care ASAP, best from a gastroenterologist or an infectious diseases expert. Do not delay this. You need a diagnosis rapidly because if Cl. difficile this can be very dangerous. Hope this helps.

Answered 4/26/2017

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

You may: have pseudo membranous colitis due to the antibiotic therapy: the antibiotics wipe out the normal protective bacteria in the colon, allowing colonization and infection by pathologic bacteria. It requires a different antibiotic for treatment. It may become severe so you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Answered 6/6/2018

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