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I had chlamydia and was treated for it with a single dose of 2 pills a week later i'm bloated can this be due to the antibiotics or something else?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Chlamydia: It is possible. Even one dose of an antibiotic can alter the GI flora.

Answered 4/2/2015

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Dr. Rachel Johns answered

Very possible: Many antibiotics have stomach side-effects, so this is very possible. Should go away soon though. If it persists or worsens, you should see a doctor.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2015

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A member asked:

I had chlamydia and was treated for it with a single dose of 2 pills a week later i'm bloated can this be due to the antibiotics or something else?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Dr. Rachel Johns answered

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

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