Is Diatomaceous Earth A Good Treatment When IgA Deficient?

Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015

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Question : I just finished metronidazole for treating parasites. I am wondering if treating with Diatomaceous Earth is a good treatment. I am IgA deficient.

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
DE not indicate for oral intake

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and I understand your concern. metronidazole works fine in bacterial
infections and as anti helminth.

As far as diatomaceous earth is concerned it is amorphous silica and not wise for intake.

These are good pesticide agents but with igA deficiency I won't even suggest their use in surroundings not to speak of using them in oral intake.

Just take what the doctor has prescribed and get a deworming dose of albendazole one time.

I hope it helps. Consult your doctor as our advice is just for education purposes only. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar