A member asked:

Why does c. diff make you so sick. nausea. no appetite. no thirst. diaherra. weak lack energy. just ill feeling. on v. med now. 2nd day.

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Dr. Walid Harb answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Toxins & Dehydration: C. Diff produces toxins (poison) that cause inflammation throughout the body (similar to your worse flu). Nausea, diarrhea, muscle aches & feeling sick are due to toxins, dehydration & loss of potassium. Certain antibiotics will help eradicate the c. Diff.

Answered 7/29/2017

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