For about a month my stomach has been burning, growling and itchy. The burning appears mostly around the belly button area. It also moves to the lower left and right abdominal and sometimes around my left and right breast. After eating it usually gets worse, no matter what I eat. I had an EGD done, which came back clean, and all the biopsies were negative. I have had in the past year a stress test, HIDA scan, abdominal ultrasound, chest x-ray, blood work and an ECHO and all came back as O.K. Other than the burning I sometimes get a bloated feeling and gas. Bowel movements have all remained normal. I had been taking antibiotics nearly constantly for four months due to sinus and dental problems. The last antibitiotics I took were CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL. This all seemed to start when I started taking the CEFPO and seemed to improved when I stopped taking it. However, that was nearly a month ago and symptoms, although better still exist. Any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated.
2007-01-16 21:55:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
An EGD is also called an upper GI. I have had an abdominal cat scan.
2007-01-17 00:18:50 · update #1
If it isn't related to your medication, you might try an upper GI or small bowel series, or abdominal CT.
CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and headache. If they continue or become severe, inform your doctor promptly. Other side effects reported with this medication include anxiety, insomnia and dizziness. Inform your doctor if any of these effects occur. Unlikely to occur but report promptly: fever, easy bleeding or bruising, a change in the amount of urine, seizures. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: difficulty breathing, skin rash, hives, itching. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
**Actually an EGD is NOT the same as an upper GI. For an UGI, you drink barium and x-rays are taken; for an EGD, you are sedated and a camera is put down your throat.**
2007-01-16 23:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are right it is happening to you because you have taken a broad spectrum antibiotic for long. Stop all medication & start taking Vit B Complex, you will be all right.
2007-01-17 22:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Arun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is side effect of the antibiotic..it sems left negative effect on ur stomach
2007-01-17 05:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by gamal_solimann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋