What causes the persistent symptoms of amoebiasis?
Patient: Thanks. I live in mexico. Have off and on amoebiasis. I don´t use metronidazole ( I drink beer daily). I use Quinfamida. 300mg 1 day.My question is can I repete this treatment after , say, a week is symptoms persist? Or, are there any other substances. ( yes, I also use Diodoquin when symptoms appear, tho 20 day useage produces heavy anal itch!)Thanks, and good luck and Good Workbo Doctor: Hello.. welcome to HCM.My first advice for you is strict maintenance of personal hygiene & drink safe water. As per your profile it appears that you may be a chronic carrier.Also it would be great if you stop alcohol for a week and take metronidazole or tinidazole followed by Diloxanide furoate for destruction of cyst in gut.Also consult your doctor and see whether you require any radiological investigation for extraintestinal lesion and Amoeboma in gut.I hope i have answered your concern. Ask for further help if need in future.Wish you a good health.Regards.Dr jigar.