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How Can Amebiasis Be Treated?
Hi, Im Ven from Philippines, My 15 year old brother had amoeba and he suffers 1 week. We brought him to hospital for checkup. We do not know to get rid of it that parasite. He only takes some antibiotics for infections and some apples, bananas, pasteurized milk and water. Please help me
Wed, 31 May 2017
Hi,
Welcome to Health care magic.oI understand your concern.
1. - Microscipic Examination of stools confirms diagnosis of amebiasis .Once diagnosed treatment is started with amebecide drug.. Metranidazole alongwith antibiotic Norfloxacin (if secondary infection with bacterias is found in pathological test)&pain medicine to relieve colic if present.
The trearment runs for sufficient days depending on severity & chronicity of infection.
-As the infection tends to recur.. repeated courses of an active drugs are given with treatment free intetvals in between.
-The treatmrnt free intervle is utilized for supplementing Lactobacilli .. so as to improve intestinal health.
2. To reduce recurrance..
-Drink only boiling water.
-Follow strict food hygiene to avoid reinfection while cooking&serving food.
-Hand washing .. specially cleanliness of nails carries importance.
-Avoid spicy &oily food with excessive chillies.. as this irritates bowels to restart activity of amebae.
3Maintenence of self health by having fresh,nourishing food .
*Consult physician/gastroenterologist..for expert management of drugs,dosage & intervals
Thanks.
Welcome to Health care magic.oI understand your concern.
1. - Microscipic Examination of stools confirms diagnosis of amebiasis .Once diagnosed treatment is started with amebecide drug.. Metranidazole alongwith antibiotic Norfloxacin (if secondary infection with bacterias is found in pathological test)&pain medicine to relieve colic if present.
The trearment runs for sufficient days depending on severity & chronicity of infection.
-As the infection tends to recur.. repeated courses of an active drugs are given with treatment free intetvals in between.
-The treatmrnt free intervle is utilized for supplementing Lactobacilli .. so as to improve intestinal health.
2. To reduce recurrance..
-Drink only boiling water.
-Follow strict food hygiene to avoid reinfection while cooking&serving food.
-Hand washing .. specially cleanliness of nails carries importance.
-Avoid spicy &oily food with excessive chillies.. as this irritates bowels to restart activity of amebae.
3Maintenence of self health by having fresh,nourishing food .
*Consult physician/gastroenterologist..for expert management of drugs,dosage & intervals
Thanks.
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Hello,
If it's confirmed amoebiasis then you should get prescribed tab Metronidazole 750 mg every 8 hours for 5 to 10 days.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any other questions.
If it's confirmed amoebiasis then you should get prescribed tab Metronidazole 750 mg every 8 hours for 5 to 10 days.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any other questions.
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