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Would antibiotics work for bowel problems?
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Depends: If the bowel problems are caused by bacteria, or have a high chance of being caused by bacteria, then yes. Remember, though, that not all bowel problems are infectious, and misuse of antibiotics can promoted c diff colitis, making the problem worse.
Answered 11/25/2020
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