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

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

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!