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Can Metronidazole Be Taken For Bowel Inflammation?
Question: I am 85 have inflamed bowel slightly more than moderate I just got a stool test WBC 0 - 1, RBC 1 -2
Trichomas SP. SEEN = few. What do I do Take a week of Metronidazole and give to my wife also or just shutup and try and get better??
Trichomas SP. SEEN = few. What do I do Take a week of Metronidazole and give to my wife also or just shutup and try and get better??
Brief Answer:
No need for medicines if you have no symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are having symptoms like diarrhea, mucus or blood in the stool, or abdominal pain, then you can take metronidazole and yes give it to your wife too.
If you do not have symptoms, then I would not recommend taking medications because Trichomonas is not pathogenic and the body will self limit it.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy so your immunity stays high.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr Klarida Papaqako, General & Family Physician
No need for medicines if you have no symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are having symptoms like diarrhea, mucus or blood in the stool, or abdominal pain, then you can take metronidazole and yes give it to your wife too.
If you do not have symptoms, then I would not recommend taking medications because Trichomonas is not pathogenic and the body will self limit it.
Drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy so your immunity stays high.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr Klarida Papaqako, General & Family Physician
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