Flagil antibiotics and colitis Posted: 12-14-07 07:53am
The above information is regarding my 14
year old son that was on augentin- stool
sample tested now positive for C. Dif- he
is on Flagel(sp) and has been for 2 days-
still having dagger pains- should he be on
a certain diet for this? The pain still
wakes him up at night- he is fine one
minute and bent over the next- I was
hoping this medicine would have kicked in
by now?
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Flagyl antibiotics and colitis Posted: 01-10-08 02:52am
A bowel infection caused by Clostridium
deficiele is called " pseudo-membranous
colitis ". Pseudo-membranous colitis
usually occurs after long term usage of
large-spectral antibiotics like Augmentin
( amoxicillin + clavulonic acid ).
Large-spectral antibiotics kill sensitive
saprophytic bacteria in the bowels
allowing only the resistant species such
as Clostridium deficiele to remain in the
intestines.
Clostridium deficiele is an anaerobic
bacterium that does not cause intestinal
infections under normal conditions because
other saprophytic bacteria in the bowels
prevent it from happening.
Pseudo-membranous colitis could be a life
threatening condition if not treated with
proper antibiotics. For example, Flagyl
(metronidazole) is used for treating
anaerobic infections including Clostridium
deficiele.
You can consult an infectologist about
this condition for a proper diagnosis and
treatment plan.
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A bowel infection caused by Clostridium
deficiele is called " pseudo-membranous
colitis ". Pseudo-membranous colitis
usually occurs after long term usage of
large-spectral antibiotics like Augmentin
( amoxicillin + clavulonic acid ).
Large-spectral antibiotics kill sensitive
saprophytic bacteria in the bowels
allowing only the resistant species such
as Clostridium deficiele to remain in the
intestines.
Clostridium deficiele is an anaerobic
bacterium that does not cause intestinal
infections under normal conditions because
other saprophytic bacteria in the bowels
prevent it from happening.
Pseudo-membranous colitis could be a life
threatening condition if not treated with
proper antibiotics. For example, Flagyl
(metronidazole) is used for treating
anaerobic infections including Clostridium
deficiele.
You can consult an infectologist about
this condition for a proper diagnosis and
treatment plan.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Intestinal Disorders Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment.
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