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I have colitis (c-diff). am 75 years old.am on low fiber..very scary.lost a lot of blood..platelets read 750. what do i watch for?

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C. Diff: Not associated with bleeding. Mostly diarrhea . High plts also not common in c. Diff. Mostly treated with antibiotics. Unless you have ulcerative colitis ? But why at 75? Usually caron's colitis can present in older as well as younger population . So. Get things straight with your gastroenterologist.

Answered 9/19/2013

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