Clostridium Difficile Colitis Center - Hickory, NC
Hickory Gastroenterologist Doctors for Clostridium Difficile ColitisType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Hickory * Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  The Caldwell Medical Center  Mushtaq A Bukhari MD  Mushtaq A Bukhari MD  Northwest Digestive Health  Piedmount Healthcare  Cleveland Gastroenterology  Cleveland Gastroenterology  Cleveland Gastroenterology  Gaston Medical Group  William Caddick MD  Sam Drake MD  Gaston Medical Associates  Gaston Gastroenterology  Gaston Gastroenterology  Piedmont Healthcare PA  Piedmont Healthcare PA  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Appalachian Gastroenterology  Rutherford Internal Medicine Associates PA  Tri-County Gastroenterology  Rutherford Internal Medicine Associates PA  Jerry A Jones MD  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Charlotte Medical Clinic  Charlotte Medical Clinic  B Parthenia Richardson MD  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Mecklenburg Medical Group Museum  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Northeast Digestive Health Center  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA  Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology PLLC  Glenn Pfitzner MD  Mark Lee Appler MD  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Piedmont Digestive Disease Associates PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Digestive Health Specialists PA  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  Salem Gastroenterology Associates  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology  WFUBMC Gastroenterology Hickory, North CarolinaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Clostridium Difficile Colitis (Antibiotic-Associated Colitis, C. difficile colitis)What is Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)?Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that is related to the bacterium that cause tetanus and botulism. The C. difficile bacterium has two forms, an active, infectious form that cannot survive in the environment for prolonged periods, and a nonactive, "noninfectious" form, called a spore, that can survive in the environment for prolonged periods. Although spores cannot cause infection directly, when they are ingested they transform into the active, infectious form. C. difficile spores are found frequently in:
They can be found on:
They even can be carried by pets. Thus, these environments are a ready source for infection with C. difficile.
What is Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) colitis?Antibiotic-associated (C. difficile) colitis is an infection of the colon caused by C. difficile that occurs primarily among individuals who have been using antibiotics. It is the most common infection acquired by patients while they are in the hospital. More than three million C. difficile infections occur in hospitals in the US each year. After a stay of only two days in a hospital, 10% of patients will develop infection with C. difficile. C. difficile also may be acquired outside of hospitals in the community. It is estimated that 20,000 infections with C. difficile occur in t... Recommended Reading Related to Clostridium Difficile Colitis (Antibiotic-Associated Colitis, C. difficile colitis)What is flexible sigmoidoscopy?Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the rectum and the lower (sigmoid) colon. The flexible sigmoidoscope is a flexible tube 60 cm long and about the thickness of your little finger. It is inserted gently into the anus and advanced slowly into the rectum and the lower colon. It is an accurate and simple method of investigating the cause of rectal bleeding, change in bowel habit, and rectal symptoms such as pain and diarrhea. Flexible sigmoidoscopy also is a part of colon screening and surveillance for colon cancer. What is the preparation for flexible sigmoidoscopy?In order to obtain accurate results, the rectum and the lower colon must be completely clean of stool. Your doctor will give you detailed instructions on how to cleanse your colon. In general, this requires the use of one or two enemas prior to the procedure and may also call for a laxative and some dietar... Other Related Clostridium Difficile Colitis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Hickory
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