It is very common to experience a sore throat after a root canal. This discomfort is often caused by keeping your mouth open for an extended period, minor irritation from dental instruments, or the local anesthetic injection. While Ketorol DT (ketorolac) helps with pain and Metrogyl (metronidazole) fights infection, the localized tissue swelling in your throat may take a few days to fully heal. To help soothe your throat, try warm salt water rinses, stay well-hydrated, and eat soft, cool foods. Please contact your dentist if the pain worsens, or if you develop a fever or severe difficulty swallowing.

For bleeding gums, Hexigel (chlorhexidine gluconate) is typically the most effective choice to target plaque and reduce bleeding. Metrogyl (metronidazole) is an antibacterial gel used if there is an active infection, while Hiora gel is a soothing herbal option for inflammation. I recommend using Hexigel twice daily after brushing. However, it is very important to see your dentist, as bleeding gums often require a professional cleaning to heal completely.

Your ultrasound shows enteritis, which means the lining of your intestines is inflamed. Even after taking antibiotics like metronidazole and ofloxacin, alongside pantoprazole and hyoscine butylbromide for spasms, the gut lining takes time to fully heal. The tender bowel loops on your left side can cause lingering discomfort as they contract and process food. Please consult your doctor for a follow-up; they may need to adjust your treatment or suggest a gentle, easily digestible diet to give your intestines the rest they need to heal completely.

It is understandable to feel concerned, but please be reassured. Dark stools can sometimes be a mild side effect of Metrogyl (metronidazole). However, if your stools are truly black, sticky, or tarry, or if you experience stomach pain, dizziness, or fatigue, it could indicate a more serious issue like digestive tract irritation, which needs medical attention?especially while managing COVID-19. Please contact your doctor or healthcare provider promptly to share this update. They can safely evaluate your symptoms and guide you on whether to continue the medication. Wishing you a very speedy recovery.

It is very common for little ones to experience frequent, foul-smelling stools after taking antibiotics and metronidazole (Metrogyl). These medications can temporarily disrupt the healthy bacteria in your son's gut, leading to antibiotic-associated diarrhea or temporary difficulty digesting milk sugars (lactose). Since this has lasted for three weeks, his gut lining likely needs some time to heal. Please ensure he stays well-hydrated. I highly recommend consulting his pediatrician, who can evaluate if a probiotic, stool test, or temporary dietary change is needed to help his gentle tummy recover.

If Metrogyl is not helping your upset stomach, stop taking it and focus on light, bland meals and plenty of fluids. You can try a probiotic to help settle your stomach. If pain, diarrhoea, or bloating continues, see a doctor to find the cause and get the right treatment.