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Can Antibiotics Cause Loose Motions?
Question: I am a 42 year old male and have been on antibiotics, probiotics and supplements (Vitamin C, Coconut Oil, Vitamin D3, Olive Leaf) for a few years now for a skin disease I have called XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I have been on and off the antibiotics over the years. I seem to have, what I would call "leaky bowel" I seem to constantly have to be going to the washroom to wipe my bum all day long and it never seems to stop. Could these antibiotics/probiotics/supplements be causing this? I have recently stopped the probiotics as I am not taking any antibiotics now.
Brief Answer:
Due to antibiotics resistant organisms
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Loose motions are common with use of antibiotics especially if there is overuse. It is often due to overgrowth of organisms that are resistant to antibiotics.
If you could upload a picture of your skin lesions and your symptoms , I shall give my opinion as to the diagnosis and whether the frequent use of antibiotics is necessary.
Due to antibiotics resistant organisms
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Loose motions are common with use of antibiotics especially if there is overuse. It is often due to overgrowth of organisms that are resistant to antibiotics.
If you could upload a picture of your skin lesions and your symptoms , I shall give my opinion as to the diagnosis and whether the frequent use of antibiotics is necessary.
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