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What Causes Diarrhea And Abdominal Distension?
what would cause a male 19 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy to have stomach and scotum/penis swelling, he been on oral and intrevenous antibiotics but he only just starting peg feeding after 6 days with fluid and a few fortisips, he in hospital on bi-pap because he desaturating, when well he only has bipap at night. He has never had diarrhea and swelling before, he had diarhhea for the last 6 days
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Hello,
The diarrhea and abdominal distension in this case, as per our clinical experience can be from:
- Side effect of antibiotic
- Intestine infection
- Part of systemic illness
- Side effect of nutrients given through peg feeding
- Others
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
The diarrhea and abdominal distension in this case, as per our clinical experience can be from:
- Side effect of antibiotic
- Intestine infection
- Part of systemic illness
- Side effect of nutrients given through peg feeding
- Others
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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