I Almost Never Get Typical Stomach Pain But I Ve
I should mention that I did have COVID last week but the symptoms had subsided after 4-5 days. a few days later I started noticing the sinus/throat symptoms again (as mentioned, later in the day), and now the stomach pain.
I felt like this when I started taking lexapro in the spring, but that went away after a few weeks.
I am not even sure how I should treat this; it is very constant and uncomfortable.
Strangely I had a bourbon or two last night and much of the pain went away.
thanks for your help.
Start taking a probiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details and I appreciate your concerns,
Sir firstly I would like to know if you have taken any covid specific medications as some of the anti virals and medications could cause severe disturbance in gut flora(good bacteria of gut) and hence can cause pain.
Secondly I can see that you are taking some medications.
I would suggest you to add a probiotic like VSL#3 two times a day.
It contains good bacteria and hence improve gut function.
Some information needed is-
Medication taken for covid?
Any bloating belching constipation etc?
Was your last RT-PCR negative(As the virus itself cause symptoms like gut pain).
Waiting.
Thanks!
I took no COVID-specific medications
I haven't taken a COVID test since testing positive Dec 23 on three rapid antigen "home tests." My doctor said I wouldn't need a PCR test given that I had symptoms
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Very likely the problem you are feeling is side effect of antibiotics you took.Antibiotics destroys the good flora of gut and hence a course of pre and probiotics is required for minimum 3 weeks to get back to normal.
Take VSL#3 two times a day for 2 weeks.
Eat light and easily digestible food.
Avoid non vegetarian food.
Thank you!