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Question #17478
8 hours ago
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antibiotics for stomach - #17478

Arnav

I am really worried about my stomach issues lately! I mean, everything just seems off. For the past few weeks, I’ve been experiencing crazy bloating and this nagging pain that just won’t go away. It's sometimes sharp and then dull, like a rollercoaster of discomfort. I've tried over-the-counter meds, which didn’t help much!!! A couple of days ago, my doc mentioned something about antibiotics for stomach problems, but I am kinda confused about that. Like, when are antibiotics for stomach really necessary? Bc I've heard that they can mess with gut bacteria, right? Isn’t that a concern? I don't want to end up worse off than I am now and I’m also anxious about potential side effects or if they’re even the right solution for whatever is going on with my stomach. I’ve been googling, but every article seems to say different things about antibiotics for stomach issues. Some say they can help with infections, while others talk about the downsides. Are there any specific stomach conditions that antibiotics can actually help with? What should I really be asking my doctor about this before I go down that path? I just want to understand more about antibiotics for stomach before I make a decision.

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