Question 1

I've been waking up every morning feeling like I'm going to puke, but I don't actually vomit. It's just gagging, and sometimes a little bit of spit comes out. This has been happening for a few days now. I dont smoke or drink, and I eat a pretty normal dinnerabout four chapatis with sabji. I usually get about 6 to 9 hours of sleep a night. What's going on with me, and how can I stop this from happening?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you might be experiencing morning nausea or acid reflux, especially since you mention gagging and saliva production. This can happen due to the stomach acids irritating the esophagus after a long night without food. I recommend avoiding heavy meals late at night, and consider eating a lighter dinner. If this persists, you might want to consult a doctor to check for reflux or other underlying causes.

Question 2

I've been experiencing a burning sensation in my food pipe for a few days now. My doctor advised me to get an endoscopy, and it turns out I have an H. pylori infection and some erosions. The doctor prescribed Pantocid HP for 14 days, and I'm currently on the 7th day. I'm still having that burning feeling in my food pipe and stomach. I'm curious to know how long it usually takes for patients to feel relief. Also, should I be taking the Pantocid HP before or after meals?

Accepted Answer

The treatment for Helicobacter Pylori infection can take more than 14 days. The burning sensation in your throat is a symptom of that infection, which can be manageable through use of antacid tablets and gels, such as Mucaine, Gelusil, Pantocid, or Omez. There is no fixed time after which all patients will invariably feel relief. Some patients respond faster to medication, while some require longer time durations with recalibration of medication and lifestyle modification. Pantocid tablets are to be take 15-30 minutes before food.

Question 3

I've been on amoxicillin for a bacterial infection and I'm about four days into taking 2 tablets of 625mg each per day. I've started noticing that my stool looks black and tar-like. Is this a normal side effect from the meds or should I be worried about something more serious?

Accepted Answer

Passing black, tar-like stool can be a concerning side effect known as melena, which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding. It is important to consult your healthcare provider immediately. In the meantime, you can consider taking a probiotic supplement to help maintain the balance of good bacteria in your gut.

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I've been on amoxicillin for a bacterial infection and I'm about four days into taking 2 tablets of 625mg each per day. I've started noticing that my stool looks black and tar-like. Is this a normal side effect from the meds or should I be worried about something more serious?

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