A stool test indicated that I have H. pylori infection, I ve been taking omeprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin as prescribed for 10 days. However, I ve been experiencing worse GERD-related problems such as pain in my upper stomach/esophagus, tightness in my chest, and difficulty in breathing. I suffer from asthma so it feels very similar to it but with the difference that my asthma medications will not do anything to alleviate this discomfort. Should I be worried? Could it be an ulcer? and if so will it heal with time?
Hi.Thanks for an elucidated history. The HERD treatment is going on nicely, you have taken antacid and Risperidone in addition to the already taking medicines. Once the HERD is controlled, it will be easy to control asthma too. Get the following investigation done - CBC, Urine, X-ray chest, upper GI Endoscopy, stool examination in detail, All these will help in a proper diagnosis as for the real status and a proper treatment accordingly.