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I got very ill (infection) and was on antibiotics a long time.ever since my digestive health is poor (reflux, nausea, diarrhea).what could cause this?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

GI symptoms: This may or may not be related to the illness and antibiotics, but you need to be seen and evaluated, preferably by a GI doctor. Cl. difficile may be part of this, as may be simple alterations in gut bacteria (try eating yogurt). The reflux may be a variety of issues, many without relevance to your prior illness. See a doctor.

Dr Gowans agreed

Answered 3/13/2015

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A member asked:

I got very ill (infection) and was on antibiotics a long time.ever since my digestive health is poor (reflux, nausea, diarrhea).what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Gowans agreed

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