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What Causes Post Nasal Drip And Stomach Pain After Taking Antibiotics For Pharyngitis?

I have been having post nasal drip for about 2 to 3 weeks. how can I tell if it is from my sinuses or from acid reflux. I was on antibiotics for a week and a half for pharangytis. now my stomach does not feel well at all. not severe pain but very much discomfort. what is causing this constant post nasal drip that I have every day. I am also waking up at night around the same time after only a couple of hours of sleep. I have never had anxiety/panic attacks but last week on vacation I had several in a row as my health is scarring me.
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have post nasal drip along with stomach pain while on antibiotics for pharyngitis . Well there can be many reasons for post nasal drip like sinusitis because of bacterial or viral infection , the infection that has spread from upper respiratory track or pharyngitis or it could be acid reflux due to upper sphincter of esophagus . Stomach pain may occur due to disturbance of normal flora by antibiotics . I would suggest you to take some probiotic food or drink twice daily . Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like viral culture test , Ct SCAN to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestant and mucolytic agent . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Post Nasal Drip And Stomach Pain After Taking Antibiotics For Pharyngitis?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have post nasal drip along with stomach pain while on antibiotics for pharyngitis . Well there can be many reasons for post nasal drip like sinusitis because of bacterial or viral infection , the infection that has spread from upper respiratory track or pharyngitis or it could be acid reflux due to upper sphincter of esophagus . Stomach pain may occur due to disturbance of normal flora by antibiotics . I would suggest you to take some probiotic food or drink twice daily . Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like viral culture test , Ct SCAN to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestant and mucolytic agent . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari