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Suggest Treatment For Giardiasis

I have been diagnosed with giardiasis in the past and am certain that I have it once again. I am now unemployed and do not have insurance so am unable to see a doctor for testing and getting a perscription. Is there anything I can do at home to kill the parasite?
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Metronidazole is an antibiotic that needs to be taken for five to seven days.
-Take probiotics.

Hope my answer was helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Suggest Treatment For Giardiasis

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Metronidazole is an antibiotic that needs to be taken for five to seven days. -Take probiotics. Hope my answer was helpful. Kind regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi