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Suggest Treatment For Oral Thrush
Posted on
Sat, 1 Nov 2014
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Sat, 1 Nov 2014
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Question : on Thursday i was given 4 pills of Azithromycin 4 flagyl and a shot of rocephin for a bacterial vaginal. today I've had watery stool and stomach cramps is this normal? how do i get rid of thrush on the tongue?
Brief Answer:
oral antifungals and probiotics
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Thrush is a common side effect of the use of antibiotics and because you would have needed to use 3 types of medications to treat your infection, the chance of thrush would have increased.
Thrush can be treated by the use of oral anti fungal medications. The most commonly used meds are nystatin, fluconazole.
Gastrointestinal upset with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea , are also common possible side effects of antibiotic use. Again the use of more than one type would have increased the chance of these symptoms occurring.
The use of probiotics has been shown to decrease the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with antibiotics. Though they are particularly helpful if used at the same time of the antibiotics, they can still have an effect if used at this stage.
They can be used on their own or found in some yogurts.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
oral antifungals and probiotics
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Thrush is a common side effect of the use of antibiotics and because you would have needed to use 3 types of medications to treat your infection, the chance of thrush would have increased.
Thrush can be treated by the use of oral anti fungal medications. The most commonly used meds are nystatin, fluconazole.
Gastrointestinal upset with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea , are also common possible side effects of antibiotic use. Again the use of more than one type would have increased the chance of these symptoms occurring.
The use of probiotics has been shown to decrease the gastrointestinal symptoms associated with antibiotics. Though they are particularly helpful if used at the same time of the antibiotics, they can still have an effect if used at this stage.
They can be used on their own or found in some yogurts.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
that was very helpful. since the rocephin shot in my buttocks I've been experiencing some weakness in my leg is this also normal?
Brief Answer:
not a known side effect
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is common to experience pain at and around the site of injection. This pain may influence movements but it is not common to have weakness as a side effect.
It is also not a noted side effect of any of the other antibiotics.
You can consider monitoring this symptom to see if it improves. If no improvement is noted or worsening occurs then you may need to see your doctor for assessment.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
not a known side effect
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is common to experience pain at and around the site of injection. This pain may influence movements but it is not common to have weakness as a side effect.
It is also not a noted side effect of any of the other antibiotics.
You can consider monitoring this symptom to see if it improves. If no improvement is noted or worsening occurs then you may need to see your doctor for assessment.
Please feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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