Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of C. Perfringens Infection

Posted on Wed, 30 Nov 2016

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Question : I have never used this service before--and I have never had this problem before-- probably a question for an internest-- White male 57 years old, HIV 21 years HEPC cured, VL etc numbers are good-- in general good health-- After eating this evening which was left over Turkey stuffing and mash potatoes-- all made only 2 days ago-- I am having SEVERE flatulence--- every 5-10 minutes it feels as though my rectum fills up with air and then I fart 3-4-5 times-- which can last 30 seconds or so-- this has been going on for 4 hours now-- I also have a horrific headache-- I have NEVER experienced anything close to this in my life

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be an infection by organism like Clostridium

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptom is suggestive of infection with a gas forming organism like Clostridium perfringens. This infects left over food which is not refrigerated immediately and reheated to more than 75 degrees C before consumption. Antibiotics are not shown to be very beneficial and symptomatic treatment often suffices. A product named Actisim which contains activated charcoal and simethicone may give relief. If fever or diarrhea occurs in addition, it would be good to see a doctor and take treatment .
Do get back to me if you have further questions.

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