Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Mildहिंदी: बार-बार दस्त · தமிழ்: அடிக்கடி வயிற்றுப்போக்கு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಆಗಾಗ ಅತಿಸಾರ · తెలుగు: తరచుగా విరేచనాలు · বাংলা: ঘন ঘন পাতলা পায়খানা · मराठी: वारंवार पातळ संडास · ગુજરાતી: વારંવાર પાતળા સ્ટૂલ
About this condition
Antibiotics kill normal gut bacteria along with harmful ones, causing diarrhea in many children. This usually starts a few days after starting antibiotics and resolves after completing the course. Probiotics may help prevent this. Rarely, severe antibiotic-associated diarrhea needs medical attention.
Common symptoms
loose stools during or after antibioticsstomach crampsbloatingnausea
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When to see a doctor: if severe or bloody diarrhea
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
loose stools during or after antibiotics, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea.
When should I see a doctor?
if severe or bloody diarrhea
Is Antibiotic-associated diarrhea common in India?
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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