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Had Diarrhoea And Vomiting. Tested Positive For E. Coli Cysts. Is It Serious?
Question: I had diarreah and vomiting. I supplied a stool sample. When the results came back, they tested positive for e. coli cysts. The emergency care center called with the results and told me to make an appointment with a gastroenterologist. Is this serious? I was prescribed phenergan for the nausea and bentyl for stomach discomfort but no sort of antibiotic. I show no more symptoms.
Hello, XXXXXX,
You are having symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.
E.coli cysts ,also known as Entamoeba coli , if found
on routine examination of the stool by itself is a benign
condition , may not need treatment. However, presence
of this may be associated with other pathogens which
could be harmful. If this problem started after you had
some contaminated food , especially with continued
symptoms, you may need specific treatment with
antibiotics.
If you do travel a lot, especially abroad , you have to
worry about other parasites as well.
I am glad that you are not having any symptoms now.
I definitely encourage you to see the gastroenterologist
who can evaluate you properly and advice you accordingly.
Wish you well.
You are having symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting.
E.coli cysts ,also known as Entamoeba coli , if found
on routine examination of the stool by itself is a benign
condition , may not need treatment. However, presence
of this may be associated with other pathogens which
could be harmful. If this problem started after you had
some contaminated food , especially with continued
symptoms, you may need specific treatment with
antibiotics.
If you do travel a lot, especially abroad , you have to
worry about other parasites as well.
I am glad that you are not having any symptoms now.
I definitely encourage you to see the gastroenterologist
who can evaluate you properly and advice you accordingly.
Wish you well.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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