What is C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection?
Clostridium difficile, also known as C. diff or C. difficile, is a type of bacteria that may cause gastrointestinal infection and in some cases a severe infection of the colon known as pseudomembranous colitis.
How do members experience C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection*
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Fatigue
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Unexplained syncopy episode
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection*
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Who has C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 27 | |
| 70+ | 22 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 86 |
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