Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine. It is induced by a microscopic parasite known as Giardia lamblia. Giardiasis spreads through communication with infected individuals.
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Can I get giardiasis after drinking water from a stream?
Query: Hi doctor, I drank water from a mountain stream while traveling, and two days later, I developed vomiting and severe diarrhea. I thought I was fine, but I experienced the worst bloating or gas the next day. I had constant watery diarrhea at night and the following day. I was fine the next day and ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your case history in detail. What you are experiencing is known as traveler's diarrhea. It can be bacterial, or it can be due to giardiasis or other parasitic infections. It is not possible clinically to differentiate one etiology of acute diarrhea from... Read Full »
Kindly suggest the health consequences caused due to the tiny worms present during bathing.
Query: Hi doctor, I took a bath this evening and when I came out, I saw some tiny worms in the bath. I swiped the bottom of the bath using tissue and I saw them moving. I feel very disgusted. What are the health consequences that happen due to this issue? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to the statement, you have seen some worms in your bathtub during bathing. You want to know the health-related hazards due to the presence of worms in the bathing water. It is difficult to predict the type of worms present there and ... Read Full »
Me and my son has bright green stools for the past few days. What is the problem?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past two and a half months, my son 2 years old has had total bright green poop. Sometimes pasty. He is in daycare. For the past two months, I have also started to have total bright green stool inside and out with bright green mucus. 80 percent of the time without eating anythi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very much concerned with all the problems you are facing. As both of you have the same problem and at the same time you are losing weight and also developing some vitamin deficiencies due to which you are feeling exhausted and having problems with your memory. Y... Read Full »
I have frequent bowel movements and nausea. Can they be managed without taking medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, I have lived in a tropical country for a year. I have a parasitic infection in my intestines frequently. It is most probably giardiasis. The symptoms I have include yellowish stools, frequent bowel movement that is not too watery, and nausea. I am cautious with my food and water intake. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your case history, I have a few important points to mention. Giardiasis is a common infection in tropical countries, and you were already treated for it. So not every loose stool is because of this, until and unless proven. T... Read Full »
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