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What Causes Abdominal Pain When On Antibiotics For Colon Infection?
Question: i was recently diagnosed with a colon infection. i have had problems going to bathroom as far back as i can remember. am taking to types of antibiotics. last night i cold not stop shaking and had bad whole body aches and anything touching my skin hurt.... i finally fell asleep and this morning woke up with just the normal abdominal pain. any ideas what happened or if i should be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Please, what medications are you on?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what you experienced las night. If this is the first time you experienced this, then I will like to suggest that we monitor and see if the same symptoms would repeat themselves again. If this should happen, then it would be nice to consult a doctor for a possible ongoing infectious process.
If it doesn't, then we should disregard it. This is because not all symptoms really represent a disease or directly tie to a disease process. Gathering more information on occurrences like this over time may make more sense which is not immediately evident.
In all, monitor and report if they occur again. For now, there is no need to get concerned unless they persist or new symptoms add on. Also, report the medications you are currently taking for e to see if it could be a possible side effect from the drugs.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Please, feel free to ask for more clarifications or information if need be. Thanks for using our services.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ciprofloxacin. metronidazole. and for tendenitice diclofenac
Brief Answer:
Not likely tohave been caused by these drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this follow up information.
These drugs are not known to cause these symptoms. Monitoring would be the best thing to do. If you should still experience the same symptoms later today, please let me know. I have a strong feeling that it was just a one time incidental occurrence.
Thanks.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
One more question if its not a burden.... i had diarrhea about an hour before that incident and just had it again.... it was almost pure water... is that normal with an infected colon? is it possible signs of something more? i will be seeing a gi doc soon. still waiting on appointment date.
Brief Answer:
Watery diarrhea often signals a problem with food.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for following up with me. It is never a burden addressing your health concern. That is my singular pleasure and thank you for this opportunity.
Episodic pure watery diarrhea often raises the concern of a possible food or substance intolerance. This would mean that you take a look at the various drugs/food types that you consumed during the day. If there is anything new, then you would need to be very cautious with it and if it is not very necessary, you can consider keeping away from.
It is not a sign of colon infection.
I pray you get an appointment date soon to talk things over with A GI specialist. Like I said, if there is something new you have been taking these days, try to keep away from. It could be food/drug/drink/etc..
I wish you well. Keep me updated if there is something new you have discovered concerning your diet or you develop similar symptoms again today.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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