A 22-year-old male asked:
i have had cdiff and have been treated with antibiotics, all of my antibiotics are gone and i am feeling icky again, and my stool still isnt solid. my stool is almost like mucus. would it hurt to use imodium to try to help my stool problem?
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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
Best: Would be to check with your prescriber to see if infection eradicated. Imodium might become an option if it is believed that your symptoms are only post colitis.
Answered on Jun 19, 2020
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Dr. Katharine Cox answered
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No: Be checked by your doctor and have your stool analyzed and consider a colonoscopy. Imodium (loperamide) may slow down diarrhea but masks the underlyi ... Read More
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Dr. Zach Patrick answered
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See a doctor: The sudden lack of stool and pain with swelling of the belly could be a serious problem. Go to an ER.
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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered
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Not specifically: But you need a colonoscopy
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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered
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Tough question!: Ouch! Poor you! Your surgeon is the best person to talk to as he knows the extent of the problem and the possible causes. A high fiber diet, when we ... Read More
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