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What Causes Diarrhea While On Antibiotics?

I recently had serious bladder infection, was placed on antibiotics and the first one made me sicker. the doctor prescribed an antibiotic that was for people that cannot tolerate antibiotics and it had to be repeated before my infection was cleared. since then I have had bouts of stomach distress with diarrehea. it gets better for a while and then seems to come back. is there a special diet that I should be following? I am 70

Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC ..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your query diarrhea after intake of antibiotics is a common side effect of antibiotic intake and it happens as the antibiotics kill the good bacteria present in stomach and intestines along with bad bacteria..
As good bacteria helps in digestion and absorption process but its damage can lead to disturbances in intestinal function..
You should take Proton pump inhibitor like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole empty stomach in morning, take more of Yoghurt in diet as it is Probiotic and helps in retaining bacterial flora, take more of raw foods and fibrous foods..
Take Furozolidone containing tablets for controlling diarrhea..
Drink Oral dehydration solution to recover for water and electrolyte loss..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Diarrhea While On Antibiotics?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC .. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your query diarrhea after intake of antibiotics is a common side effect of antibiotic intake and it happens as the antibiotics kill the good bacteria present in stomach and intestines along with bad bacteria.. As good bacteria helps in digestion and absorption process but its damage can lead to disturbances in intestinal function.. You should take Proton pump inhibitor like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole empty stomach in morning, take more of Yoghurt in diet as it is Probiotic and helps in retaining bacterial flora, take more of raw foods and fibrous foods.. Take Furozolidone containing tablets for controlling diarrhea.. Drink Oral dehydration solution to recover for water and electrolyte loss.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.