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Antibiotic associated C. Difficile / C Diff Infection - Treatment - Discontinue ANtibiotics, Fluids, Electrolytes Therapy

In treating Clostridium difficile, discontinue antibiotics and administer fluids /electrolytes

This therapy alone resolves diarrhea in 15-23% of otherwise healthy adults

Schroeder M. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. March 2005. American Academy of Family Physicians Web site

-   Discontinue antibiotics

-    Drink plenty of water.   To keep well hydrated

-   Replace electrolytes (potassium, sodium, chloride, bicarbonate).  Especially helpful are salty soups for sodium, and bananas (or other fruits/veggies) or tomato juice to replace potassium.

Home remedy: Mix and drink 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp. sugar and 1 liter of water). Also eat a banana or some watermelon for additional potassium.


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