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Can Persistent Diarrhea Be Managed Through Controlled Diet And Imodium Intake?
I have had diarrhea for about 3 weeks following treated with Cipro for a UTI. I was seen last weekend in the ER. All tests were negative. I was not able to provide a stool specimen at that time. The diarrhea has continued. No fever, no pain, no nausea, no vomiting. I m trying to manage this with diet and Imodium.
Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Hi,
The most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea is a bacterium called Clostridium difficile (also called C diff). This bacterium produces toxins which interact with the intestinal lining to cause diarrhea.
To make the diagnosis a stool specimen is tested for the toxins. The stool should be loose and runny. Various antibiotics are used for treatment, but not Cipro.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
The most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea is a bacterium called Clostridium difficile (also called C diff). This bacterium produces toxins which interact with the intestinal lining to cause diarrhea.
To make the diagnosis a stool specimen is tested for the toxins. The stool should be loose and runny. Various antibiotics are used for treatment, but not Cipro.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
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