
On Medicine For Sinus Infection. Feeling Nauseous, Hurt Burn. Chances Of Thyroiditis From So Many Antibiotics?

Hi
Thanks for the query
The symptoms you perceive are due to the side effects of the medicine prednisolone.
Suprax (cefixime) is not the drug of choice for sinus infection. You require antibiotics such as either a combination of amoxycillin and clavulanic acid or cefuroxime, a mucolytic (such as bromhexine or ambroxol) and saline nasal spray followed by steam inhalation.
Secondly, the symptoms you are having at present are due to the gastritis, which could be due to one of the side effects of the drug prednisolone. You can stop prednisolone for time being and take a prokinetic (such as domeridone) and a proton pump inhibitor (such as omeprazole or pantoperazole) which helps in reducing your symptoms. Drink plenty of warm water, avoid coffee/tea/alcohol/smoking. You will be definitely alright.
Finally, it is very unlikely to be the symptoms of thyroiditis.
Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon


Thanks for writing back
Yes, sometimes the side effects of prednisolone can last for few days even after stopping the drug.
Probiotics are needed only when symptom of loose stools are noticed. But, in your case it is more of acidity related problems which can be secondary to the above medicines. At this juncture, probiotics are of less use and the symptoms will not be relieved.
It is wiser to start on the medicines for the treatment of gastritis (proton pump inhibitor and a prokinetic), which will definitely give relief.
Any more queries you are welcome. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon


Are these medicines, the proton pump inhibitor and a prokinetic, OTC drugs or do I have to see a physician for them? Thanks.
Welcome back
Proton pump inhibitor and prokinetic drug should be taken with doctor's prescription.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
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