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I Was On Some Antibiotics For A Tooth Infection ..

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Posted on Thu, 10 Dec 2020
Question: I was on some antibiotics for a tooth infection.. After finishing the course, I am passing wind frequently.. often nearly every 10 minutes.. its been 6 days after the course finished.. I have some bloating too.. I have tried to eating some yoghurt, kefir... oats and fresh vegetables.. I am worried my stomach is screwed up... anything I can do.. the wind is very frequent to the point its dehabilitating... I am passing bowels ok... maybe the transit time seems a bit faster than normal..
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Follow soft bland diet for next 3-4 days

Detailed Answer:
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Upset stomach, bloating and excessive gas are common side effects after a course of antibiotics, mainly because the normal gut bacterial fora is affected. You can continue taking food rich in lactobacillus like yogurt to restore the stomach flora. Meanwhile, consume a soft bland diet like soups, low-fat dairy, vegetables to help relieve the symptoms.
If the symptoms worsen, you notice pain or excessive diarrhea, then follow up with your primary provider to rule out infection.

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Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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I Was On Some Antibiotics For A Tooth Infection ..

Brief Answer: Follow soft bland diet for next 3-4 days Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting us with your health question Upset stomach, bloating and excessive gas are common side effects after a course of antibiotics, mainly because the normal gut bacterial fora is affected. You can continue taking food rich in lactobacillus like yogurt to restore the stomach flora. Meanwhile, consume a soft bland diet like soups, low-fat dairy, vegetables to help relieve the symptoms. If the symptoms worsen, you notice pain or excessive diarrhea, then follow up with your primary provider to rule out infection. Hope this answers your question Please address additional questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal