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Can Alcohol Cause, Recurrence Of Clostridium Difficile?
I have a friend recovering from Clostridium difficult, but he still drinks alcohol on a regular basis. He lives in a different state, so physical contact or fear of myself contracting C. diff isn t an issue. I am concerned his alcohol intake could cause a reoccurrence or put others and their family pets at risk. I do not think he is taking antibiotics currently for the condition. I am concerned the alcohol could interfere with his body s ability to produce good flora and gut bacteria. Is this a valid concern? If so, please direct me to peer reviewed journals or the like to research and pass on the information. Thank you
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
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Alcohol can affect the gastrointestinal tract. It can cause gastritis (irritation of the stomach), liver disease , diarrhea and malabsorption (problems with absorption of food).
It would be best for him to decrease alcohol use till the infection is completely cleared.
I hope this helps
Alcohol can affect the gastrointestinal tract. It can cause gastritis (irritation of the stomach), liver disease , diarrhea and malabsorption (problems with absorption of food).
It would be best for him to decrease alcohol use till the infection is completely cleared.
I hope this helps
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