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What causes gastrointestinal symptoms with antibiotics for urinary disorders?

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Dr. Suresh Gupta answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

GI Symptoms with UTI: Any antibiotics taken for infections, does disturb/ alter gastro intestinal flora. Strong antibiotics does cause gastric upset. By their action on intestinal flora, they cause diarrhea, as well. Diarrhea, if associated with fever & nausea/ vomittings, that is a sign of claustridium defficile infection. A very serious situation, needs attention immediately.

Answered 12/15/2013

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