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I was recently on a ten day antibiotic for h.pylori and i took my last dose on saturday night, since then it seems like i have been having a lot of gas pains as well as reflux. is this to be expected?

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

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Yes: It is not uncommon for antibiotics to cause GI problems from diarrhea to flatulence. It will stop now that you stopped the antibitoics.

Answered 5/30/2021

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A member asked:

I was recently on a ten day antibiotic for h.pylori and i took my last dose on saturday night, since then it seems like i have been having a lot of gas pains as well as reflux. is this to be expected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Williams answered

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