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I am having stomach ache
I am having stomach ache immediately after having food , water and persistent mild ach throughout the day. I consulted doc and prescribed medication with antibiotic n pain...how long it will take to subside the situation. I am still left with 2 days of medication.
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Stomach pain immediately after eating or drinking, along with a persistent background ache, is typical of gastritis or a peptic ulcer â and the most common cause is H. pylori bacterial infection. The antibiotic your doctor prescribed is most likely to treat this infection. It is very important that you complete the full course of antibiotics without stopping early, even if you still have some discomfort now â stopping early can lead to antibiotic resistance and the infection coming back. Regarding how long it will take: the pain and discomfort often start to ease noticeably within 3â5 days of starting treatment, but full improvement can take 1â2 weeks after completing the course. Also note that antibiotics themselves can sometimes cause temporary stomach upset â this usually settles once you finish the course. Alongside medicines, eat small and frequent meals, avoid spicy/oily/acidic foods, take the medication with food (not on an empty stomach), and avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen or aspirin.
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Complete the remaining 2 days of medication. If pain worsens significantly, you vomit blood, or pass black stools â go to a hospital immediately. Follow up with your doctor after completing the full course. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Your symptoms seems like gastritis. Don't know why antibiotics are being provided. Sometimes antibiotics itself will cause this kind of pain. If H.pylori infection is suspected and given course of H.pylori kit antibiotics, then you will feel better after completion of medication.
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feel free to consult me on practo for further evaluation and management
Health Tips
soft diet
adequate hydration
avoid outside foods
add probiotics
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Kindly share the medication you r taking
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Complete your medication course
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Continue medicine.
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Usually takes 3 to 5 days.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Dr. Anshad A Salam
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Mangalore
Finish your remaining two days of medication. If it's a typical bacterial infection, symptoms should improve within a few days after finishing the course.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
5 days
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