Suggest Remedy For Abdominal Bloating While On Keflex For UTI

Posted on Sat, 18 Jul 2015

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Question : 48On keflex for uti. Severe bloating and feel sick. Uti symptoms improving. Outside of stomach feels ice cold to touch

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
a probiotic can be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms are induced by antibiotic Keflex, by disturbing the normal flora of useful bacteria present in the intestines.
I would advise that you should take a probiotic daily for relief. An antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals will have added benefits.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (16 hours later)

why is omeprazole helpful for helping the normal flora

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Omeprazole is an antacid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
A probiotic(and not Omeprazole) will help in maintaining the normal bacterial flora.
Omeprazole is an antacid. It will help you in relieving your symptoms of bloating sensation if produced by gastritis.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar