A 35-year-old member asked:
how serious is c-diff?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Charles Cattano answered
Gastroenterology 39 years experience
Can be very serious: C. Difficile, when pathologic, is a bacterial infection and as such warrants specialized antibiotic treatment with documentation of eradication following such appropriate therapy. That being said, a special probiotic (florastor = sacchromyces boulardes) can help inhibit growth of c.Diff, can help reduce recurrence in at risk populations, and may possibly prophylax against c.Diff infection.
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Dr. Nelson Nicolasora answered
Infectious Disease 25 years experience
Serious enough: Depending on the strain type some may end up dying from this or require surgical emoval of the large bowel to survive. In some cases it is a relapsing condition which could just be pesky outpatient issue but for the sick and elderly who cannot get rid of it and keep relapsing --- readmission can pose other risks.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How do people get c diff?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Usually antibiotics: C.Difficile is a common bacteria that can cause problems when the normal bacteria of the gut/intestines is wiped out. This can happen with any antibiotic, and the more antibiotics used, and the longer used, the more likely a problem will occur. Probiotics(friendly bacteria) can help when taking antibiotics, but may not be enough. Pain, blood, diarrhea, fever are warning signs and need evaluation.
5764 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Can c diff go away on its own?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Simon Tsiouris answered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Rarely: Yes, but not often. Most of the time c. Diff needs to be treated with an antibiotic (there are a few) before it improves.
5816 viewsAnswered Jan 19, 2020
A 40-year-old member asked:
How long for c diff symptoms?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Martin Raff answered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
Depends: The severity of disease at time of onset, the appropriateness of therapy, the immune status of the individual, and other factors will help to determine the speed and efficacy of response.
5724 viewsAnswered Nov 10, 2019
A 46-year-old member asked:
How is c-diff transmitted?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Gallant answered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Stool contact: You generally acquire it by taking antibiotics, but it can also be transmitted from person-to-person (contact with stool).
5696 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A female asked:
Is diarrex from hyland s homeopathic a safe product to use after a serious c diff recovery from june 2012 ?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arthur Heller answered
Gastroenterology 43 years experience
Irrelevant: No good evidence it has any effects good or bad in this.
5562 viewsReviewed Jan 12, 2020
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