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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea While On Cipro?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Question: had diverticulitis a few weeks ago. Went thru the Cipro and other med and ok in a week. Fine for a few weeks. Now lower abdomen pain and diarrhea for 3 days. Not the pain to touch like before. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Abhijit Deshmukh (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM
Thank you for your query
I understand your concern
Well possibly it could now be antibiotic associated diarrhea however rarely diverticulosis can also cause diarrhea but rare.
Worthwhile getting an cbc stool routine and crp done to look for any stool infection or swelling of intestine
Worthwhile taking mild antispasmodic like mebeverine and probiotic after consulting your physician.
Rarely if symptoms persist then can consider an CT scan of tummy or colonoscopy after six weeks to look for exact cause if your doctors thinks it is required.
Can also take high fiber diet and fiber supplements available over the counter this will help you in long run too.
Hope this answers your questions.
Happy to help
Wish you a speedy recovery.
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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea While On Cipro?

Brief Answer: Hi Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM Thank you for your query I understand your concern Well possibly it could now be antibiotic associated diarrhea however rarely diverticulosis can also cause diarrhea but rare. Worthwhile getting an cbc stool routine and crp done to look for any stool infection or swelling of intestine Worthwhile taking mild antispasmodic like mebeverine and probiotic after consulting your physician. Rarely if symptoms persist then can consider an CT scan of tummy or colonoscopy after six weeks to look for exact cause if your doctors thinks it is required. Can also take high fiber diet and fiber supplements available over the counter this will help you in long run too. Hope this answers your questions. Happy to help Wish you a speedy recovery.