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i currently see a gi doc for cdiff. i got this once again w/out prior use to antibiotics. is it more  beneficial to see an infectious disease doc to maybe  find out why i'm getting this w/out being exposed to antibiotics? my gi doc is good, he ran a a colonoscopy on me which is normal. which specilaist, has more insight?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Both physicians are reasonable options to evaluate recurrent C Difficile.  It is true that an infectious disease specialist may be able to offer insight that a gastroenterologist cannot.

That being said, most of the C Difficle research are being carried out by gastroenterologists (mainly at major academic medical centers).  If you are interested in more investigational therapies, you can consider looking for a GI physician that does research in this area.  

These options can be discussed with your personal physician.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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