Diarrhea Caused by Antibiotics
Alternate Names : Antibiotic-Associated Colitis
What can be done to prevent the condition?
The best prevention is to avoid antibiotics that are not needed. Proper hand
washing when caring for the sick may help prevent cases due to infection.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Most people recover without any long-term effects. Diarrhea that lasts a long
time can lead to salt imbalances and dehydration.
Rarely, a hole forms in the bowel, or the bowel becomes enlarged. This can lead
to severe infection and even death.
What are the risks to others?
There are usually no risks to others. If infection is causing the diarrhea, it
could be passed to others.
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