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What Causes Diarrhea And Bad Odor Stools After Taking Antibiotics?
I was on an antibiotic for two weeks because of a tooth abscess after two implant posts were put in. Since then, I have had bouts with diarrhea and unusually smelly stools. I have also had a couple incidents where I could not hold my bowels. Could this still be a result from this treatment? I have been off of the antibiotic for four weeks. Any correlation?
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As per your complain smelly stools and diarrhoea after taking antibiotic course seems to be due to side effect of the antibiotic and it is a common side effect of antibiotics but in case if it is 4 weeks and still you are suffering from diarrhoea seems to be due to other reasons like stomach infection, irritable bowel syndrome, irritational bowel disease etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned depending upon the cause.. As of now you can take anti-diarrhoea medicine containing Furazolidone [lomofen], take rehydration salt to recover for water and electrolyte loss and take a light diet..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Diarrhea And Bad Odor Stools After Taking Antibiotics?
Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand.. As per your complain smelly stools and diarrhoea after taking antibiotic course seems to be due to side effect of the antibiotic and it is a common side effect of antibiotics but in case if it is 4 weeks and still you are suffering from diarrhoea seems to be due to other reasons like stomach infection, irritable bowel syndrome, irritational bowel disease etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned depending upon the cause.. As of now you can take anti-diarrhoea medicine containing Furazolidone [lomofen], take rehydration salt to recover for water and electrolyte loss and take a light diet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.