Talk to Gastroenterologist on H Pylori Infection
Asking For Self, Male 30, Karachi
I was diagnosed with h pylori infection as I had symptoms of vomitting, nausea, feeling of fullness, loss of appetite and loss of weight. One of the doctors advised Clarithromycin 500 mg twice a day, Flagyl twice a day and Nexium 40 mg before breakfast.
However, I booked an appointment with another Gaestroenterologist who told me that this antibiotic technique has been obsoleted and I just needed to take probiotics with acid reducer tablets.
Its my 4th day already taking antibiotics and now I am confused, should I quit it and opt for the probiotic approach or continue the same antibiotic for 10 days first. Or can I add both medicines together, like adding up probiotic with the current antibiotic course? Please advise ASAP.
Aoa , for h pylori which test u have done ???
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Stool test H pylori antigen, it came positive. Today is my 4th day taking antibiotics. I feel better Alhamdolillah but my weight has dropped by 7 kgs.
1 year ago
MBBS, FCPS (Gastroentology) | Attock | Book Appointment
You lost weight (7kgs)in how much time???
1 year ago
MBBS, FCPS (Gastroentology) | Attock | Book Appointment
Continue with this regimen for about atleast 10 days n then you have to repeat that test
1 year ago
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I lost 7 kgs ever since this episode started. Its been 13 days now. Is it not eating sufficient amount of food as I used to eat or this bacteria directly affects the weight??
1 year ago
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When do I repeat the test after completing antibiotics? I heard it stays in the body for longer time and does not eradicate so the test comes positive for next 3 to 6 months. Is it true?
1 year ago
MBBS, FCPS (Gastroentology) | Attock | Book Appointment
Your weight loss is significant ... h pylori doesnot lead to such heavy weight loss in such a short period of time
1 year ago
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The trst is usually done after almost month of completion of treatment
1 year ago
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What else could be the reason for this weight loss? My 3 months sugar came 5.7, it was slightly under weight. I am healthy otherwise, just take stress but never faced any issues of weight loss.
This weight loss progressed during the episode of vomitting that I faced, I could not eat anything for 3 days and now also my diet is not 100% as it used to be. I thought not eating as I used to is the reason of weight loss. Please advise otherwise.
1 year ago
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My 3 months sugar was slightly under the normal range and I have no other known health related issue
1 year ago
MBBS, FCPS (Gastroentology) | Attock | Book Appointment
Anyother labs other than blood sugar ???
1 year ago
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From where u have checked ur weight ??? Was it reliable??
1 year ago
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I have my own weighing machine. It was 90 Kgs in the beginning of Ramadan and now it is 83 kgs. My recent labs were fine, they include CBC ESR profile, 3 months sugar, LFT.
I used to have high lipids and uric acid in past so I took medicines for it but I am not sure if this has to do anything with the weight loss.
Its significant and prominent, my overall body has changed a bit, even my waist has been decreased. Please let me know if any specific tests need to be done. I can send you my recent lab reports if you need, my RBCs and WBCs were fine too.
1 year ago
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I sent multiple messages above with my reports attached, can you see them?
1 year ago
Member
Ma'am did you get my messages? I attached my reports above.
1 year ago
MBBS, FCPS (Gastroentology) | Attock | Book Appointment
Ur labs r ok ... complete ur course of antibiotics which u have already started.. then u vil have to visit ur doctor for some invasive tests ...
1 year ago