What Causes Upper Abdominal Pain And Nausea When Diagnosed With Helicobacter Pylori Infection?

Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017

Question: I had upper abdominal pain and nausea for 2 weeks, and tested positive (stool) for helicobacter. 2 weeks after antibiotics treatment my symptoms have subsided however I feel weak/dizzy and have soft stool. Is that normal?

Answered by Dr. Sunil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Side effect of high dose amoxicillin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for asking your query on this forum.
Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns.

As per your query
Triple regimen therapy contains Amoxicillin 1gram.One of the main side effect of Amoxicillin therapy is loose stools.Amoxicillin 1 gram is a heavy dose and loose stools are there as side effect.

Mild dizziness is because of the effect of high dose dual amtibiotics you are on clarithromycin and amoxicillin.

Advice
Take a probiotic like VSL#3 daily for a week atleast.
Take lots of lactobacillus rich food like Curd,Kimchi etc.
Metamucil husk should be taken 7 to 10 grams twice daily.They increases the bulk of stools.

Regards!

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