What are the ways to get rid of recurrent diarrhea and amoebiasis?

Question

Hello doctor,

I was diagnosed with amoebiasis and was prescribed Metronidazole for ten days. After ten days, I still have diarrhea. I underwent a stool test again recently. The results are normal, except I have fat globules and a few yeast cells. Why do I have recurrent diarrhea?

Answer 1

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I am reviewing your case history and attached file (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) and will get back to you soon.

Answer 2

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I have reviewed your case history and attached stool report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). A current stool sample is not suggestive of persistent amoebiasis or any other significant infection,

There are two possibilities:

Post-infection IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) means your gut is slightly more sensitive after a recent infection. Your medicines or antibiotics can lead to sensitive gut and drug-induced persistent symptoms. For this, you have to stop antibiotics and continue with probiotics. Meanwhile, I suggest you take the tablet Imodium (Loperamide) 2 mg twice daily half hour an hour before meals. Eat home-cooked meals. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent.
The second possibility is related to your fat globules. This can be due to a recent infection or malabsorption,

If your symptoms are persistent, do not only think of infection, you should also be evaluated for your malabsorption of fats.

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