Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

The symptoms of hives are suggestive of allergic reaction but it is less likely to develop after three weeks of prilosec therapy.

Constipation and feeling tired is a common side effect. Now that you have stopped taking prilosec, see if your symptoms subside. If it subsides, then the association of your symptoms with the drug intake is proved.

Gasviscon is an antacid and can relieve your symptoms of acidity and heart burn but is not likely to relieve the constipation. You can take it for now and if the symptoms are relieved there is no need to worry about H. pylori infection.

Avoid oily and spicy food. Also reduce consumption of tea, coffee, alcohol, smoking. Drink at least 2 liters of water every day. Eat dinner 2 hrs before sleeping. These minor modifications will also help in reducing your problem.

I hope this answers your query effectively.

In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.

Regards.,

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Hello.

Thanks for writing again.

H. pylori infection is associated with chronic hives and itching which is lasting for more than 6 weeks. In your case, the hives have appeared only for one week and are more likely to be allergic in nature.

Hope my answer is helpful.

Wish you good health.

Regards.

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Hello,

Thanks for writing again.

You can get yourself investigated for H.pylori infection.

Since the symptoms have started a short while ago (less than 6 weeks), as suggested in my earlier reply, H. pylori infection - a recent or a long standing one may not be the cause here.

This could be due to a food related allergy also. You can get an allergy test done at your doctor's office for diagnosis.

Hope my answer is helpful.

Regards.

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