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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Antibotics and Stomach Problems
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Antibotics and Stomach Problems
by Michele__0__0, Jan 19, 1999 12:00AM
Recently I have taken a round of antibotics 3-4 weeks, two different ones. And in the past I experienced the same problem. My stomach goes into spasms, my esphagous seems to be irritated. When I swallow I can feel the food or liquids going to my stomach. I am gasey and have loose bowel movements.
Last time I experienced this I had an endoscopy, and the doctor said I had an irritation of my stomach but it wasn't H-pyori.
I have had IBS for years but my symtoms seem more agrevated.
What can I do to get my stomach back to almost normal?
Has anyone experienced the same problems?
Dear Michelle,
Your symptoms are suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux, pill esophagiits (pill injuring the lower esophagus causing inflammation and ulcers) or a chemical gastritis. The most common drugs that cause stomach erosions and inflammation include: aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cocaine, alcohol, oral iron, potassium chloride, fluoride and some herbicides. Many patients complain of gastrointestinal symptoms during or after the use of antibiotics. Pill esophagitis can be caused by the antibiotic tetracycline and others, quinidine, potassium, oral iron and a number of other medications. You may benefit from a short course of histamine receptor antagonists such as cimetidine (Tagamet) or ranitidine (Zantac) or proton pump inhibitors such as omeperazole (Prilosec) or lansoprazole (Prevacid). I hope you find this information helpful.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
If you would like to be seen at our institution please call 1-800-653-6568, our Referring Physicians’ Office and make an appointment to see Dr. Muszkat, one of our experts in Gastroenterology.
HFHSM.D.-ym
*Keywords: pill esophagitis, chemical gastritis
Last time I experienced this I had an endoscopy, and the doctor said I had an irritation of my stomach but it wasn't H-pyori.
I have had IBS for years but my symtoms seem more agrevated.
What can I do to get my stomach back to almost normal?
Has anyone experienced the same problems?
Dear Michelle,
Your symptoms are suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux, pill esophagiits (pill injuring the lower esophagus causing inflammation and ulcers) or a chemical gastritis. The most common drugs that cause stomach erosions and inflammation include: aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cocaine, alcohol, oral iron, potassium chloride, fluoride and some herbicides. Many patients complain of gastrointestinal symptoms during or after the use of antibiotics. Pill esophagitis can be caused by the antibiotic tetracycline and others, quinidine, potassium, oral iron and a number of other medications. You may benefit from a short course of histamine receptor antagonists such as cimetidine (Tagamet) or ranitidine (Zantac) or proton pump inhibitors such as omeperazole (Prilosec) or lansoprazole (Prevacid). I hope you find this information helpful.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
If you would like to be seen at our institution please call 1-800-653-6568, our Referring Physicians’ Office and make an appointment to see Dr. Muszkat, one of our experts in Gastroenterology.
HFHSM.D.-ym
*Keywords: pill esophagitis, chemical gastritis
