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What Causes Pain In The Lower Abdomen While On Amoxicillin?

I was prescribed Amoxicillin 500mg by my dentist, I have been taking them and teeth are not better but now having pain in lower colon on right section where I had colon cancer and they did a resection. The pain is in that area could this be from the medicine?
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Brief answer: Yes it may be from amoxicillin.

Explanation: My opinion is that penicillin derived antibiotics like yours as a side effect may cause a condition called pseudomembranous colitis which is simply a bacterial overgrowth in your colon. Not to worry about just adding oral Metronidazole after consulting your doctor is a good cure. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about the character of pain and if other symptoms like blood in stool or dysentery exist. Also, do some lab like CBC, tumor markers would help.

Conclusion: I suggest you check your gastroenterology specialist for your condition.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mahmmad Gamal
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What Causes Pain In The Lower Abdomen While On Amoxicillin?

Hello, Brief answer: Yes it may be from amoxicillin. Explanation: My opinion is that penicillin derived antibiotics like yours as a side effect may cause a condition called pseudomembranous colitis which is simply a bacterial overgrowth in your colon. Not to worry about just adding oral Metronidazole after consulting your doctor is a good cure. The information provided by you is not sufficient to provide a good opinion. If someone comes to me with this condition I would ask them about the character of pain and if other symptoms like blood in stool or dysentery exist. Also, do some lab like CBC, tumor markers would help. Conclusion: I suggest you check your gastroenterology specialist for your condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahmmad Gamal