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Stomach infection found in stool test
I was having back pain and gas trapping issue so doctor advised a stool test. It had presence of pus cells so i am now asked to take antibiotics. Are antibiotics necessary if my only issues are back pain and difficulty passing gas?
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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app - Dr Hemanth Patakamuri
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Trust your treating doctor.
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There are different types of stool analysis
One for infection in gastrointestinal tract where you will have diarrhea and abdominal pain
Other one is for to find out particular bacterial presence(H.pylori) in your stomach where you will have upper abdomen pain gaseous distension for long time.If it's detected your doctor will prescribe 3 different types of medicine ,2 of them are antibiotics., typically given for 2 weeks.
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Depending on your test doctor may have prescribed necessary antibiotics
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
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6 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Kindly consult
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
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6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Follow your treating doctor.
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes, you should trust your treating Dr and follow their advice.
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