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What Causes Diarrhea And Fluctuating Consistency In Stool While On Antibiotics?
Question: I was on an antibiotic and a antibacterial 3 weeks ago. Since then I have had diarrhea
and recently my stools come out as round pellets like rabbit droppings only bigger. What is happening?
and recently my stools come out as round pellets like rabbit droppings only bigger. What is happening?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
Antibiotics can sometimes disturb the normal balance of bacteria in our intestinal system. This can sometimes cause a regular bowel movements including diarrhea and fluctuating consistency of stool.
at this point I would continue to observe. You might try obtaining a probiotic supplement over-the-counter at your local pharmacy. This might help to slowly restore normal bowel function.
if you continue to have diarrhea however I would bring us to the attention of your primary care physician. This might be a sign that a pathologic bacteria called C. Difficile may be the cause. this is a bacteria that can sometimes overgrow when individuals are exposed to antibiotics. If this is the case then a different biotic is sometimes used to help restore normal balance in the colon.
thanks again for sending your question. Again consider trying a probiotic supplement. If diarrhea continues or worsens please check in with your primary care doctor.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
Antibiotics can sometimes disturb the normal balance of bacteria in our intestinal system. This can sometimes cause a regular bowel movements including diarrhea and fluctuating consistency of stool.
at this point I would continue to observe. You might try obtaining a probiotic supplement over-the-counter at your local pharmacy. This might help to slowly restore normal bowel function.
if you continue to have diarrhea however I would bring us to the attention of your primary care physician. This might be a sign that a pathologic bacteria called C. Difficile may be the cause. this is a bacteria that can sometimes overgrow when individuals are exposed to antibiotics. If this is the case then a different biotic is sometimes used to help restore normal balance in the colon.
thanks again for sending your question. Again consider trying a probiotic supplement. If diarrhea continues or worsens please check in with your primary care doctor.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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