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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain

I am on day 7 of a 10 day rx of Flagyl and Cipro for diverticulitis (never had it before) and I am having extreme abdomnal pain, feels like really bad gas but cannot pass gas. From blogs I ve seen this appears to be a somewhat normal side effect. I am having many bowel movements. Please advise. I have a call into my doctor (8 am this morning, but have not heard back yet) Thanks
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

If I were your doctor, I would also add an anti spasmodic to your medications, and also advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out any fluid accumulation over there. If the symptoms increase, then I would suggest you to report to the ER of your nearest hospital, where you might be put on IV antibiotics, and IV fluids with nil orally for a proper bowel rest.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Pain

Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would also add an anti spasmodic to your medications, and also advise you for an ultrasound of abdomen to rule out any fluid accumulation over there. If the symptoms increase, then I would suggest you to report to the ER of your nearest hospital, where you might be put on IV antibiotics, and IV fluids with nil orally for a proper bowel rest. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.