What Is C. Diff?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Symptoms
A C. diff infection can cause a variety of symptoms. There are some individuals who are asymptomatic while mild cases may experience some diarrhea. Most patients only develop diarrhea during or shortly after they have started antibiotics; 25% to 40% may not even experience symptoms for as long as 10 weeks after the completion of their antibiotic therapy.
Symptoms of a C. diff infection often includes loss of appetite, a general feeling of being unwell, mild to moderate watery diarrhea, fever (in more severe cases), cramping abdominal pain, and rarely diarrhea that is bloody. Due to the diarrhea, the patient may also have symptoms of dehydration, dizziness, fatigue, severe thirst, headaches, confusion, and more.
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