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What Causes Acid Reflux And Diarrhea After The Treatment Of Toe Infection?

I am fighting an infection in my toe. I was in the hospital for two days on IV antibiotic. Upon release, the same oral antibiotic plus an additional one was prescribed. I had taken them religiously every six hours and immediately began struggling with severe acid reflux, nausea, and liquid diarrhea. Consequently, I could not eat anything, but maybe a single cracker or bite of applesauce, etc. This went on for three days until I saw my primary physician and the wound clinic. Then, I was advised to stop the antibiotics and be tested for c-diff (negative). I began vomiting every hour up to twice an hour and after a little over half a day of that I went to the ER. A fusion antibiotic was administered and acid blockers & anti-nausea meds were prescribed. Vomiting has slowed down and acid has lessened; however, when I do vomit, what used to be yellowish, dark greenish, and sometimes brownish liquid vomit has turned into a dark brown vomit that is denser and not like the previous. It does not smell like fecal matter. It is just dark brown and denser. Anything I need to be concerned about? Thank you.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018
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Hello,

It is due to severe gastritis secondary to multiple drug intake. As a first line management, you can take antacids like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole for symptomatic relief.

If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Acid Reflux And Diarrhea After The Treatment Of Toe Infection?

Hello, It is due to severe gastritis secondary to multiple drug intake. As a first line management, you can take antacids like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician