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What Causes Dry Mouth After Having Antibiotics For H.Pylori Infection?
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Sat, 21 Feb 2015
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Sat, 21 Feb 2015
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Question : I've finished treatment for H palori on 19th January 2015. After about 7 or 8 days into treatment I've noticed, the roof of my mouth and part of my tongue became dry. It is not dry all the time but at least 50% out of the time. I thought this would go away, once I was done with treatment but it has not. Will you please advise? Thanks much.
Brief Answer:
What medications did you take for H.pylori?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and pleased to assist you.
I need some more information.
1. What medications did you take for H.pylori?
2. Are you a diabetic?
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
What medications did you take for H.pylori?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and pleased to assist you.
I need some more information.
1. What medications did you take for H.pylori?
2. Are you a diabetic?
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
I've taken the following meds for 14 days:
Amoxicillin 500 mg (2 capsules twice a day)
Clarithromycin 500 mg (1 capsule twice a day)
Omeprazole 40 mg (1 capsule a day)
Sorry...
No, I am not a diabetic. (the last time my blood was tested)
I've taken the following meds for 14 days:
Amoxicillin 500 mg (2 capsules twice a day)
Clarithromycin 500 mg (1 capsule twice a day)
Omeprazole 40 mg (1 capsule a day)
Sorry...
No, I am not a diabetic. (the last time my blood was tested)
Brief Answer:
Dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are many different medications used to treat H.pylori. One of them cause dry tongue/dry month. That's the reason why I asked you about the medications. But the medications that you taking do not cause it.
Diabetes is another common cause of dry mouth. You are not a diabetic also.
You probably are dehydrated which is causing dry mouth. Drink lot of fluids. A clear urine indicates you have taken adequate fluids.
Anxiety and mouth breathing is another common cause of dry mouth. Just see whether any of these are the risk factors in your case.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Dehydration
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are many different medications used to treat H.pylori. One of them cause dry tongue/dry month. That's the reason why I asked you about the medications. But the medications that you taking do not cause it.
Diabetes is another common cause of dry mouth. You are not a diabetic also.
You probably are dehydrated which is causing dry mouth. Drink lot of fluids. A clear urine indicates you have taken adequate fluids.
Anxiety and mouth breathing is another common cause of dry mouth. Just see whether any of these are the risk factors in your case.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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