For the past month, I've noticed that my stool is not well formed, breaks up in the toilet, and contains food particles. During this time, I've been taking certain antibiotics for scalp boils. A few days ago, I went to my doctor to talk about my digestive issues, and he said that sometimes antibiotics disrupt the intestinal flora, which could be the cause of this. I've been taking ofloxacin + ornidazold with probiotics and antispasmodic medication for the past five days. I've had two visits, however my stool is loose and contains food particles. I checked my CBC, and it shows a somewhat low level of Hb 12.5. Since I haven't tested it previously, what should I do now that I'm not taking any medication? However, it differs from diarrhoea.
Your symptoms are likely due to antibiotic-related gut imbalance (Antibiotic-associated diarrhea) rather than true infection, so repeated antibiotics like Ofloxacin + Ornidazole are usually not needed now. Focus on recovery?take probiotics (curd/yogurt or supplements), eat a light, fiber-balanced diet (avoid very spicy/oily foods), and stay hydrated; stools may take 1?2 weeks to normalize. Your Hb 12.5 is only mildly low and not a major concern immediately. If loose stools persist beyond 2?3 weeks, or you notice weight loss, blood in stool, or worsening symptoms, consult a gastroenterologist for further evaluation (like stool tests).
