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Dull Deep Burning Abdominal Pain With Flatulence. Probable Diagnosis ?

I have had dull deep burning abdominal pain( mostly in left lower quadrant) for past few weeks with a lot of flatulence. I have taken cipro and flagyl for past week which has alleviated my symptoms however I still have some flatulence and some abdominal discomfort and a feeling of fullness. In the past I have eaten a high fiber diet( raw kale salads daily). I have also drank a raw juice drinks that have not been pasteurized and such. I relates the beginning of my symptoms to an upper respiratory infection. Stolls now are unformed and very dense( sink to the bottom). Any idea on a probable diagnosis?I have a refill for the antibiotics, should I refill them and take them for 3 days or 1 week. Should I take a laxative to "clean out the bowels?
Sat, 29 Jun 2013
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Hi Thanks for using HCM.

Any idea on a probable diagnosis?
After antibiotic therapy the commensals would have died. Thats why you still have some flatulence and some abdominal discomfort and a feeling of fullness. These are the side effects of the drug.

I have a refill for the antibiotics, should I refill them and take them for 3 days or 1 week?
Follow your doctor advice to complete the course of antibiotics. Dont refill yourself.

Should I take a laxative to "clean out the bowels?
Not required. Can take lot of Fluids, Yogurt, capsule containing lacto bacilli three times a day with high fibre diet will help you.

Hope I clarified all your queries.Wish you good health. Take care.

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Dr.Lohit
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Dull Deep Burning Abdominal Pain With Flatulence. Probable Diagnosis ?

Hi Thanks for using HCM. Any idea on a probable diagnosis? After antibiotic therapy the commensals would have died. Thats why you still have some flatulence and some abdominal discomfort and a feeling of fullness. These are the side effects of the drug. I have a refill for the antibiotics, should I refill them and take them for 3 days or 1 week? Follow your doctor advice to complete the course of antibiotics. Dont refill yourself. Should I take a laxative to clean out the bowels? Not required. Can take lot of Fluids, Yogurt, capsule containing lacto bacilli three times a day with high fibre diet will help you. Hope I clarified all your queries.Wish you good health. Take care. Regards Dr.Lohit