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I took antibiotics 3 wks ago and got mucous in my stool. now my colon feels inflamed. no diarrhea, but i was wondering if c diff. colitis is possible?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Unlikely C. Diff.: This presentation is not consistent with Clostridium difficile infection for two reasons: (1) no diarrhea, and (2) out to the expected time frame (up to two weeks after stopping antibiotics). There may be something going on here, but it's not consistent with C. Diff.

Dr Naghmi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I took antibiotics 3 wks ago and got mucous in my stool. now my colon feels inflamed. no diarrhea, but i was wondering if c diff. colitis is possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Dr Naghmi and another doctor agreed

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