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Is Chronic Diarrhea Caused Due To Any Bacterial Infection?

hello, over the past 5 weeks I have had all day diaherra. my dr has ordered ct, sonogram and 2 days ago I had a gallbladder test 155min in length and today I was told all tests were negative and they will decide who I should see now. I cant believe they don t know what my problem is. can you make a suggestion please?
Tue, 23 Aug 2016
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.

Would you please clarify a few things for me?
-did the diarrhea start all of a sudden or did it worsens gradually?
-any history of travel before the symptoms started?
-where do you live?
-how old are you?
-any other medical issues or medications?
-any major change in diet?
-how is the diarrhea? Watery or semisolid? With mucus/blood? What is the color? Any foul smell?
-any fever or stomach ache?vomiting?

I recommend :
-a stool analysis to check for bacteria and parasites and stool culture
-blood tests (complete blood count, blood culture, CRP, liver and kidney function tests)
-a colonoscopy if Indicated.

-a course of antibiotics (ciprofloxaxin with metronidazole) as empirical therapy for 10 days or till results arrive (whichever is sooner)
-probiotics to help restore normal intestinal bacteria.
-avoid milk and irritants like spicy food, caffeine, sugar and carbonated drinks
-moderate fiber intake.

Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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Is Chronic Diarrhea Caused Due To Any Bacterial Infection?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Would you please clarify a few things for me? -did the diarrhea start all of a sudden or did it worsens gradually? -any history of travel before the symptoms started? -where do you live? -how old are you? -any other medical issues or medications? -any major change in diet? -how is the diarrhea? Watery or semisolid? With mucus/blood? What is the color? Any foul smell? -any fever or stomach ache?vomiting? I recommend : -a stool analysis to check for bacteria and parasites and stool culture -blood tests (complete blood count, blood culture, CRP, liver and kidney function tests) -a colonoscopy if Indicated. -a course of antibiotics (ciprofloxaxin with metronidazole) as empirical therapy for 10 days or till results arrive (whichever is sooner) -probiotics to help restore normal intestinal bacteria. -avoid milk and irritants like spicy food, caffeine, sugar and carbonated drinks -moderate fiber intake. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health