What is C-Dis?

stacys_aunt

What is C-Dis? How contagious is it?

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Rose1889

Hello everyone, For the record, I’m a 23 year old female with family history of gastrointestinal issues (mainly autoimmune diseases, ...

Burping literally thousands of times per day.

Qbanito

This started about 8 months ago, I immediately began seeing a GI. After an endoscopy, I was diagnosed with H-pylori and placed on the tre...

Suspected Volvulus?? Or Something else? When should I see a doctor?

afiedlerhibbs

This question is about an issue my mother is having right now. Six years ago she was diagnosed with Diverticulitis, so now she has Divert...

Pain and burning in abdominal area, and watery diarrhea.

Naota25

Hi, just a week ago, I began to have watery stools after I took only two pills of azithromycin which was part of a three antibiotic pack ...

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CalGal

I believe you may mean C. diff, a shortened version of the name Clostridium difficile. It unfortunately can be very 'catchable.' There's a good overview at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-difficile/DS00736

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trixieplayer

Hi there! Sorry to hear that you are battling C-diff. I had that about 30 years ago and the drs. had a very difficult time diagnosing my problem. I spent quite awhile in the hospital on I.V. antibiotics. My gastrointestinal tract has never recovered 100%. Now that I am older, I have issues with gastroparesis, bowel obstruction and colitis. I am certain that the medical field has progressed and will be able to solve your illness quicker and more effectively. Just wanted to say good luck and stay positive! Trixie

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stacys_aunt

Thanks, I will! My brother-in-law got it just before leaving the hospital.

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