The main medications for taking H. pylori include proton pump inhibitors, bismuth, and antibiotics. Loose stools after medication are considered to be related to the side effects of bismuth medications and inflammation of the digestive system.
Drugs for treating Helicobacter pylori include bismuth agents such as bismuth potassium citrate. Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole. Two antibiotics commonly such as amoxicillin and metronidazole. The stool is loose after the medication is taken and is considered to be related to the side effects of the medication. Many patients taking bismuth-based medications may have dark colored stools and more frequent stools, resulting in loose stools.
Gastrointestinal inflammation, intestinal mucosal congestion, edema, intestinal peristalsis, may lead to loose stools. If it happens after taking medication for H. pylori, it may also cause loose stools.
If it is caused by side effects of the medication, it is recommended to observe closely and stop the medication in time. If there is inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, medication should also be given for the primary disease in conjunction with the doctor’s advice. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.