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What Causes Nausea And Diarrhea After Treatment Of Pneumonia?

My 67 yr old husband has stomach flu in October, was given antibiotics. Then developed pnemonia and was give more antibiotics. Ever since then he has been either, nauseated, can t eat, bouts with diarreah, cramping, excessive gas and belching. He has had lower intestinal pain off and on. One day he s ok, then not. Where do we start trying to figure this out? Gastro Dr?
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Oh my, your poor husband! After a couple course of antibiotics the is an organism in our bowels that can sometimes take over as good bacteria are wiped out with the antibiotics that are treating other problems. I would suggest approaching your doctor to test for c.difficile as an initial step in this investigation. In the interim, probiotics may help to restore his normal gut bacteria. Wishing him the best for a quick recovery!
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What Causes Nausea And Diarrhea After Treatment Of Pneumonia?

Hello, Oh my, your poor husband! After a couple course of antibiotics the is an organism in our bowels that can sometimes take over as good bacteria are wiped out with the antibiotics that are treating other problems. I would suggest approaching your doctor to test for c.difficile as an initial step in this investigation. In the interim, probiotics may help to restore his normal gut bacteria. Wishing him the best for a quick recovery!