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Colitis (Expert Forum)
c-diff infection with ileostomy
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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c-diff infection with ileostomy
by mmmendon, Sep 21, 2008 02:40PM
My wife has had an ileostomy about 5 years. She has been diagnosed as having a c-diff infection and has severe diarrhea. She was prescribed Flagyl and it does not seem to be helping after about 7 days. She is a type I diabetic and has been a diabetic for 45 years
Also, We have read that it is extremely rare for someone with an ileostomy to get a c-diff infection. How rare is this and what other options are there for treatment
Also, We have read that it is extremely rare for someone with an ileostomy to get a c-diff infection. How rare is this and what other options are there for treatment
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Sep 21, 2008 09:22PM
, Sep 21, 2008 09:22PM
Hi,
I presume that she has undergone proctocolectomy with ileostomy.
These patients may develop c.diff enteritis. But this is a very entity and only about 15 cases reported in literature.
If she is not responding to flagyl, discuss with your doctor about using vancomycin.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
I presume that she has undergone proctocolectomy with ileostomy.
These patients may develop c.diff enteritis. But this is a very entity and only about 15 cases reported in literature.
If she is not responding to flagyl, discuss with your doctor about using vancomycin.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
