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Stomach Cramps, Constipation, Taken Laxative. Have Kidney Infection
Hi, I have been diagnosed with a kidney infection by my doctor 2 days ago after being in pain for 8 days. Doctor gave me an antibiotic . I m having severe stomach cramps but can t do a poo, just clear fluid coming out. I did take a laxative 2 days ago and had a small bowel movement but don t want to rely on this. I m drinking lots of fluids
Hello, rebecca_jack23,
Hope your urinary tract infection is better.
Some of the antibiotics that are used can cause either
constipation or diarrhea as a side effect. Ampicillin types give
more diarrhea and the Floxacin types can do either. I think
since you were constipated , I think you might have a little
impaction of the stool in the rectum. I would advice that you
try taking a plain fleet enema and see if this clears.
Seapage around an impacted stool is seen often.
Bu t if the diarrhea becomes worse, you may have to stop the
antibiotic and discuss with your doctor. We have to think about
another antibiotic induced colitis called C.Difficile colitis.
Wish you well.
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Stomach Cramps, Constipation, Taken Laxative. Have Kidney Infection
Hello, rebecca_jack23, Hope your urinary tract infection is better. Some of the antibiotics that are used can cause either constipation or diarrhea as a side effect. Ampicillin types give more diarrhea and the Floxacin types can do either. I think since you were constipated , I think you might have a little impaction of the stool in the rectum. I would advice that you try taking a plain fleet enema and see if this clears. Seapage around an impacted stool is seen often. Bu t if the diarrhea becomes worse, you may have to stop the antibiotic and discuss with your doctor. We have to think about another antibiotic induced colitis called C.Difficile colitis. Wish you well.