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A member asked:

I had severe c diff a year ago, and am wondering if i have it again, if so can a good probiotic alone cure it after first signs of diarrhea show up?

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It is important to: get tested for c diff and then take antibiotics if the result shows the infection.

Answered 2/25/2016

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Why is my 6 year old son having loose stools for the past five weeks? He is allergic to dairy and is on probiotics as suggested by doctor.

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Diarrhea because of clindamycim 7days. Stopped antibiotics, tried imodium, (loperamide) pepto dismal, diphen/atrop, probiotics for 4 days. Eating white toast, banana n rice. Still no cured. What do I do? Thanks

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Had acute pancreatitis 2 years ago due to gallbladder disease. Gallbladder out.Left with diarrhea. Can't gain weight. Are probiotics safe?

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Taking Clindamycin for 5 out of 10 days so far & took Florastor for first 3 days but stopped. No diarrhea from the antibiotic then, but it's been 2 days since probiotic was stopped & diarrhea has just started. Should I start probiotic again?

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I have had chronic Diarrhea for the last few years that was triggered by me eating meat. My Doc sent a sample to the lab- results: significant amount of Salmonella. I was enterica group put on antibiotics. It now back again. I am on probiotics?

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