Antibiotic-associated diarrhea means passing watery stools three or more times a day after taking antibiotics. Antibiotics-associated diarrhea is often mild and does not require any treatment. This diarrhea is likely to begin one week after taking antibiotics. Almost all antibiotics can cause diarrhea, but some of the most common antibiotics include Macrolides, Cephalosporins, and Penicillins.
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How to treat my stomach pain and loose motion?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having stomach pain for the last two days with loose motions. I took medicine to control loose motions. But, I am using bathroom for every four to five hours. I feel some heavy pain in stomach and feels like going bathroom. The motion is not loose and not regular too. It is dark and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are currently experiencing a troublesome health issue, and I'm sorry to hear that. However, there is no need to worry as with proper care and lifestyle changes, you can recover soon. I recommend consulting your local physician and requesting a presc... Read Full »
Can nausea, loose stools, and wet mouth occur due to GERD?
Query: Hi doctor, I have GERD and was recently diagnosed with equivocal H. pylori after symptoms of wet mouth (not to the point of drooling), mild intermittent nausea (no gag or vomit) and minor upper abdomen discomfort. I completed the triple treatment (two antibiotics, Omeprazole) three weeks ago. The up... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nothing to worry. The loose stools may be secondary to antibiotics which you had. You can have some probiotics if it is persistent. Hope you have modified your diet and daily activities to reduce GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Judicious use of Omeprazole or ... Read Full »
After unprotected sex, I have frequent problems. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old young man. I am 5 feet 6 inches tall and 145 lbs. I will try to summarize my case and give you the clearest overview of my symptoms. I contracted a urinary tract infection from unprotected sex. This was treated with antibiotics. A few weeks later, I coughed a lot wit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your concern. Due to back to back infection, you had to take multiple antibiotics that have caused you antibiotics associated colitis. You also have aggravation of previous indigestion and reflux problems. I would recommend: Capsule Esomeprazole ... Read Full »
What is the duration of side effects from fever medications?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a fever with body aches nine months ago. So I took a 500 mg tablet of Paracetamol at night. Took another the next morning. The next day afternoon, I got loose motions for which I took tablet Norflox. The temperature subsided, but the dizziness and fever continued. I still get loose ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly do not start an antibiotic regimen on your own. Yes, it is good that you took Paracetamol tablets. Kindly take a Lactic acid sachet as they contain Lactobacillus it will improve your gut flora. Kindly discuss this with your doctor before taking any medication. If... Read Full »
Why do I get loose stools after taking medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a high fever for two days and a severe headache and then the next morning I took medicine from a physician nearby. After taking medicine for two days the fever and headache subsided, but now I am having watery stools with a bad smell. I have a fever and body pain again and a bad tas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Diarrhea (watery stools) can be due to the intake of the antibiotic tablet Moxikind CV (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid). So, I suggest you stop that. Fever is mainly due to infection, and it will be fine. Because you have diarrhea, there can... Read Full »
Why does my diarrhea get severe after taking the tablet Keflex?
Query: Hello doctor,I have recently had diarrhea with a golden brown watery stool. This happened after I had surgery to remove a fatty cyst. The incision became infected with Staphylococcus, and so my doctor prescribed me Keflex. After taking Keflex, I have severe diarrhea. I took two tablets of Imodium an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from diarrhea with golden brown watery stool. And you are taking tablet Keflex (Cephalexin) for skin and soft tissue infections. According to the pic... Read Full »
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