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How Can C.difficile Colitis Be Treated?
This is my second bout with c dif. I am on flagle . I have had colitius for several years. The Doc is talking about a fecal trans plant . But I don't know if insurance will pay for it. My second choice is a colestamy bag. Do you have any advice? I am a femal e 86 rs old.
Mon, 23 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Clostridium difficile is caused by treatment with either clindamycin or broad spectrum cephalosporins.
Treatment option inlcudes:
1. Flagyl(metronizadole)
2. Vancomycin
I suggest you to start on vancomycin by consulting with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Adnan Iqbal
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Clostridium difficile is caused by treatment with either clindamycin or broad spectrum cephalosporins.
Treatment option inlcudes:
1. Flagyl(metronizadole)
2. Vancomycin
I suggest you to start on vancomycin by consulting with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Adnan Iqbal
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