Patient's question:
I took medication to treat Helicobacter pylori, which includes Amoxicillin, Omeprazole, Pectin and Levofloxacin. After finishing the medication, I felt uncomfortable in my throat, always feeling like I wanted to cough. What could be the reason? Is it due to the medication? Do I need to stop taking it?Doctor's answer:
Helicobacter pylori infection can be treated with these four medications. It is recommended to eat easily digestible foods and avoid spicy and extremely cold foods. Carefully observe whether the symptoms are caused by the medication, as it could also be pharyngitis. If the symptoms are medication-induced, you can switch to other medications. For patients, if the Helicobacter pylori condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment should be provided with proper medication. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of Helicobacter pylori infection. Additionally, patients need to maintain a proper diet and keep a positive mood.