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Had clostridium difficile, toxin a and b. was cured and test show all are negative. diarrea continues what can i do?

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Dr. Kevin Daus answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

See your doctor: Diarrhea may also be caused by infection by bacteria , infections by other organisms, eating foods that upset the digestive system, allergies to certain foods, medications, radiation therapy, diseases of the intestines (crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), malabsorption, hyperthyroidism, some cancers, laxative abuse, alcohol abuse, digestive tract surgery, diabetes to name a few. Get seen and tx.

Answered 6/26/2018

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Retest: If you had confirmed c diff and diarrhea has returned following treatment then you likely have recurrence. The stool studies are not 100% accurate.

Answered 5/26/2014

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