DIAGNOSIS
Your physician will most likely analyze a specimen of your feces to help identify giardia infection. You could be requested to provide many stool samples taken over several days for authenticity. The specimens are tested in a laboratory to see whether they contain parasites. Stool tests could also be done to assess the efficacy of any therapy you receive.
TREATMENT
If they are not probable to transmit the infection, adults, and kids with giardia infection without symptoms typically do not require therapy. Several individuals who experience issues recover independently within a few weeks.
Physicians often treat giardia infection using drugs such as:
- Metronidazole. The most often utilized medication for giardia infection is metronidazole.
- Tinidazole. Tinidazole functions similarly to metronidazole and has several similar adverse effects; however, it may be used in one dosage.
- Nitazoxanide. Nitazoxanide could be simpler for youngsters to chew since it is available in liquid form. Brightly colored yellow urine, yellow eyes, flatulence, and nausea could be the adverse effects.
Due to the risk of adverse pharmacological effects on the baby, there are currently no routinely approved treatments for giardia infection in pregnancy. When your symptoms are minor, your physician may advise you to postpone therapy until after the first three months. Consult your health professional about the best treatments available when treatment is required.