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Can taking only one round of antibiotics cause pseudo-membranous colitis?
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∙ 15y ago
I don't think it can. I'm a 55 year old woman and I've taken a lot of antibiotics in my life and I never got pseudo-membranous colitis until I took the Rx Periostat. Periostat is a wonderful drug used for bad complexions and the gums in your mouth. It's a very low grade of antibiotic and no one expected it to make anyone sick. Within 1 month of taking it, I started getting sick. Within 3 months, I was going to the bathroom 25 times a day. It absolutely destroyed my intestines. My doctor is the Head of the Gastro Dept at my local hospital and he said that I have the worst case he has ever seen and it hopes it will heal within 20 years or so. Out of the 15 million people who have taken periostat, only 4 of us got sick and I was/am the worst. Sorry for digressing. Anyway, no, I do not think you can get pseudo-membranous colitis from one round of antibiotics. At least I never did and apparently, I am prone to it. Hope this helps someone, Emily
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a family member was diagnosed with this illness. the gi dr. stated that this was contagious via fecal and/or oral route can taking only one round of antibiotics cause you to have pseudomembranous colitis
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Pseudomembranous colitis?
DefinitionPseudomembranous colitis is infection of the large intestine (colon) with an overgrowth of Clostridium difficilebacteria.Alternative NamesAntibiotic-associated colitis; Colitis - pseudomembranous; Necrotizing colitisCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThe Clostridium difficile bacteria is normally present in the intestine. However, it may overgrow when antibiotics are taken. The bacteria release a powerful toxin that causes the symptoms. The lining of the colon becomes inflamed and bleeds, and takes on a characteristic appearance called pseudomembranes.Ampicillin, clindamycin, and cephalosporins are the most common antibiotics associated with this disease in children. Pseudomembranous colitis is rare in infants younger than 12 months old because they have protective antibodies from the mother and because the toxin does not cause disease in most infants.Most cases of pseudomembranous colitis happen when a person is in the hospital, because the bacteria can spread from one patient to another.Risk factors include:Advanced ageAntibiotic useChemotherapyMedications that suppress the immune systemRecent surgeryPersonal history of pseudomembranous colitisSymptomsAbdominal cramps (mild to severe)Bloody stoolsFeverUrge to have a bowel movementWatery diarrhea(often five to 10 times per day)Signs and testsEither or both of the following tests will confirm the disorder:Colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopyImmunoassay for C. difficile toxin in the stoolTreatmentThe antibiotic or other medicine causing the condition should be stopped. Metronidazole is usually used to treat the disorder, but vancomycin or rifaximin may also be used.Electrolytesolutions or fluids given through a vein may be needed to treat dehydration due to diarrhea. In rare cases, surgery is needed to treat infections that get worse or do not respond to antibiotics.Expectations (prognosis)If there are no complications, the outlook is generally good. However, up to 20% of infections may return, requiring additional treatment.ComplicationsDehydration with electrolyte imbalancePerforation of (hole through) the colonToxic megacolonCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if the following symptoms occur:Bloody stools after taking antibioticsFive or more episodes of diarrhea per day for more than 1-2 daysSevere abdominal painSigns of dehydration (dry skin, dry mouth, glassy appearance of the eyes, sunken soft spots on top of head in infants, rapid pulse, confusion, excessive tiredness)PreventionPeople who have had pseudomembranous colitis should inform their doctors before taking antibiotics again.ReferencesAslam S. An update on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated disease. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. Jun 2006;35(2):315-335.Bartlett JG. Clostridial infections. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa : Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 319.Thielman NM, Wilson KH. Antibiotic-associated colitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 96.
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Changes of pH in the bowel is an effect of colitis, and not the cause of colitis.
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yes
Which antibiotics cause yellow tongue?
I was taking Cipro and Flagel and now I have yellow tongue.
If your husband is taking an atibiotic can it give you a UTI?
Antibiotics don't cause UTIs, and they are not contagious.
What is the main cause of Colitis?
Colitis is a inflammatory bowel disease. The main causes of Colitis are food poisoning and E Coli. These infections can often cause dehydration and bloody diarrhea.
