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Underwent HPylori Treatment. Excessive Gas, Belching, Loose Stool. What Should I Do Next?
I was having stomach problems and everytime i went to the doctor, i was tested for amoeba. Its been a while now treating amoeba, until some 2 weeks ago i found a doctor who suggested i could have an ulcer cause by HPylori . She said the test came out as positive control and put me on the 1 week HPylori treatment kit. I have finished the medication, its been a little more than a week. Now my tummy pain is gone but lots of gas and belching is happening. Also, my lips are very dry and have black patches . My stool is a bit loose though ive been keeping to a non-irritant diet. What should i do next?
Tue, 26 Feb 2013
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Since the identification of Helicobacter pylori in 1983, this pathogen has become the dominant focus of investigation in a variety of gastrointestinal tract disorders, including peptic ulcer disease, nonulcer dyspepsia, and gastric carcinoma. During the past 7 years, the efficacy of a variety of antimicrobial single, dual, and triple therapy regimens--including the use of acid-suppressive agents, such as proton pump inhibitors, and histamine2-receptor antagonists--in the eradication of H pylori have been investigated. Newer treatment approaches, such as dual therapy (proton pump inhibitor + 1 antimicrobial agent) and 7-day regimens have shown a high degree of success and have the potential to improve compliance. However, the optimal regimen, in terms of cost, efficacy, and tolerability, and optimal length of treatment still remains to be determined.
thank you for query
Since the identification of Helicobacter pylori in 1983, this pathogen has become the dominant focus of investigation in a variety of gastrointestinal tract disorders, including peptic ulcer disease, nonulcer dyspepsia, and gastric carcinoma. During the past 7 years, the efficacy of a variety of antimicrobial single, dual, and triple therapy regimens--including the use of acid-suppressive agents, such as proton pump inhibitors, and histamine2-receptor antagonists--in the eradication of H pylori have been investigated. Newer treatment approaches, such as dual therapy (proton pump inhibitor + 1 antimicrobial agent) and 7-day regimens have shown a high degree of success and have the potential to improve compliance. However, the optimal regimen, in terms of cost, efficacy, and tolerability, and optimal length of treatment still remains to be determined.
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Hi, thanks for your query,reduce or stop the intake of alcohol
stop smoking
substitute acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) for aspirin for pain control
substitute acetaminophen or other drugs for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
avoid caffeine in coffee and many "power" drinks
check for GI symptoms and treat immediately during or after radiation therapy
identify and reduce or avoid stress
wash hands with uncontaminated water to avoid contracting the bacterium. With Regards- Dr. Sharmila
stop smoking
substitute acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) for aspirin for pain control
substitute acetaminophen or other drugs for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
avoid caffeine in coffee and many "power" drinks
check for GI symptoms and treat immediately during or after radiation therapy
identify and reduce or avoid stress
wash hands with uncontaminated water to avoid contracting the bacterium. With Regards- Dr. Sharmila
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