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What Causes Bloody Diarrhea While On Augmentin And Pepto?
I have been taking Augmentin and been constipated for the last week or so. I have been passing small stools but the last few days I have had severe abdominal pain and diarrhea. Today I have had several small stools which were bright red. I did take some pepto earlier for the cramps, but in the past pepto has only given me black stool. Is the bloody diarrhea a result of the antibiotics and probiotic mix or the pepto, or something I need to schedule a appointment with my doctor for?
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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The antibiotics can cause diarrhea but would not cause blood.
Bloody in the stool can be related to : hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, infection, diverticular disease, malignancy
It would be best to see your doctor for an assessment to determine the cause for you.
I hope this helps
The antibiotics can cause diarrhea but would not cause blood.
Bloody in the stool can be related to : hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, infection, diverticular disease, malignancy
It would be best to see your doctor for an assessment to determine the cause for you.
I hope this helps
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