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Suggest Treatment For Flatulence, Bloating And Frequent Defecation When Diagnosed With C.difficile Infection

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Posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015
Question: I have been having a lot of gas, bloating and numerous small bowel movements. About 3 months ago I was diagnosed with C-diff and have been on treatment up until last week. Than all this started, could I still have C-diff ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please follow the suggestions below

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!

You are reporting to have had C . Difficile infection three months ago.

Also you have been on antiobiotic treatment during this time.

This is why I strongly suggest to do stool test for candida overgrowth.

It is the major side effect of antibiotic used for a long time.

Meantime I would recommend to :
- use plenty of water
- continue to use probiotics
- use simeticone to avoid bloating ang gas.

Discuss with your physician to start anti fungal treatment after stool test results.

Wish you all the best!
Dr.Klerida
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Suggest Treatment For Flatulence, Bloating And Frequent Defecation When Diagnosed With C.difficile Infection

Brief Answer: Please follow the suggestions below Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! You are reporting to have had C . Difficile infection three months ago. Also you have been on antiobiotic treatment during this time. This is why I strongly suggest to do stool test for candida overgrowth. It is the major side effect of antibiotic used for a long time. Meantime I would recommend to : - use plenty of water - continue to use probiotics - use simeticone to avoid bloating ang gas. Discuss with your physician to start anti fungal treatment after stool test results. Wish you all the best! Dr.Klerida