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Any remedies for giardia infections i can try at home?
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More info needed: How do you know you have giardia?. Any tests. Lots of diseases cause cramping and diarrhea.
Answered 1/26/2013
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NO: Giardiasis is a waterborne illness caused by Giardia parasite. Sx's – there may be no sx's or diarrhea, oily floating stool, gas, nausea, vomiting & abdominal cramps. If untreated it can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration & weight loss. Diagnosis- via blood test for antibodies, stool antigen & checking stool for ova & parasites. Tx can include metronidazole, tinidazole & nitazoxanide.
Answered 7/12/2020
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