I just got off the phone with Carter's GI Doc. A test FINALLY came back positive. Praise be to God! He has Clostridium Difficile. They have tested for this before and it was negative, but it's possible we just somehow got a false reading. Carter will start antibiotics tomorrow - 3 times a day for 14 days. Please pray that the medicine works. Sometimes, C Diff can be resistant to drugs. Please pray that he does not have any bad reactions. Please pray that there is no further intestinal issue after the course of meds is completed. Pray that this is NOT a result of an intestinal disorder. It is not yet known if this was the reason for his hospital admission. Time will tell. We go to see the doctor next week. In the meantime, we will continue to email and talk via phone.
I am so grateful for how hard the doctors are working to help heal our son. Thanks for continued prayers.
From what I can tell, if the bacterial balance in your intestines is disrupted, it can produce toxins (poison) that damage the lining of your gut. This is C Diff.
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