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Can I Take Benadryl For Stomach Infection And Swollen Esophagus?

For the last 2 day I have been taking ciprofloxacin for an infection in my intestine. My esophagus feels like there is some swelling or something in there. (thinking its an allergic reaction) Should I stop taking Cipro and would benadryl help with the reaction?
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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HI.
Benedryl is not going to help so no need to take Benedryl.
You can certainly request your Doctor to change over to medicine like Cefixime.

Feeling of something and swelling in the esophagus can be due to GERD or Acid Peptic disease.
I would advice you the following:
Zantac 12 hourly.
Pepcid every 3 to 4 hours when on empty stomach.
Add Domperidone or such motility regulators.
Soft bland diet.
No aerated colas / soda/ drinks.
Early dinner. No late nights.
Treatment for anxiety (as prescribed / needs a prescription by your Doctor)
Lying in a reclining position
Walk around after dinner.
Think of the factors which increased the present problem, GERD, anxiety and try to avoid.
If no relief, get Upper GI endoscopy done and get prescription for added Medicines.
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Can I Take Benadryl For Stomach Infection And Swollen Esophagus?

HI. Benedryl is not going to help so no need to take Benedryl. You can certainly request your Doctor to change over to medicine like Cefixime. Feeling of something and swelling in the esophagus can be due to GERD or Acid Peptic disease. I would advice you the following: Zantac 12 hourly. Pepcid every 3 to 4 hours when on empty stomach. Add Domperidone or such motility regulators. Soft bland diet. No aerated colas / soda/ drinks. Early dinner. No late nights. Treatment for anxiety (as prescribed / needs a prescription by your Doctor) Lying in a reclining position Walk around after dinner. Think of the factors which increased the present problem, GERD, anxiety and try to avoid. If no relief, get Upper GI endoscopy done and get prescription for added Medicines.