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Colitis (Expert Forum)
Antiobotic-related diarrhea: what to do ?
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
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Antiobotic-related diarrhea: what to do ?
by plflgood, Aug 13, 2008 08:35PM
Today, I was given a single dose of Azithromycin, 1g, to treat a urinary tract infection. In 1.5 hours after taking it, I developed a very strong diarrhea - watery stool with poorly digested food. What should I do now ? My main fear is, of course, developing pseudomembranous colitis - is there a way I can reduce this risk somehow ?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Aug 15, 2008 02:22AM
, Aug 15, 2008 02:22AM
Hi,
Diarrhea within 1.5 hours of taking the antibiotic is not due to C diff/pseudomembranous colitis.
Probiotics might be helpful in reducing the risk.
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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.
Diarrhea within 1.5 hours of taking the antibiotic is not due to C diff/pseudomembranous colitis.
Probiotics might be helpful in reducing the risk.
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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.
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