Please do not take Metrogyl compound (which contains metronidazole) for this. Metrogyl is an antimicrobial medication used to treat specific bacterial and parasitic infections; it will not help with food sensitivities, constipation, or skin spots. Your symptoms after eating restaurant food suggest a possible food intolerance, allergy, or irritable bowel syndrome rather than an infection. Self-treating with antimicrobials can disrupt your healthy gut bacteria and worsen your symptoms. I gently recommend keeping a food diary and consulting a doctor to safely identify the root cause and get the right treatment.

Moving teeth when you have lost half of their supporting bone can cause them to loosen or fall out, so "fast" or DIY aligners are not safe. Your use of Metrogyl DG gel (metronidazole/chlorhexidine) shows you are actively managing gum issues, which is excellent. Right now, the most important step is to work with a periodontist (gum specialist) to stop further bone loss and stabilize your gums. Once your bone health is completely stable, they can discuss safe, gentle cosmetic options with you.

Metrogyl gel contains metronidazole, which is commonly used to treat vaginal infections. However, it is highly important to ensure the gel you have is specifically labeled for vaginal use, rather than topical skin use. Metrogyl P contains povidone-iodine in addition to metronidazole, which is typically meant for skin wounds and may not be suitable for vaginal application. Please quickly consult your pharmacist or doctor to confirm if your Metrogyl gel is the vaginal formulation before applying it.

Since your symptoms started after traveling, it is very common to develop Post-Infectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome (PI-IBS). Even though your stool tests are normal and you finished Metrogyl, your gut's nerves and muscles can remain highly sensitive and uncoordinated for months after an infection. This inflammation can cause straining, mucus, and a feeling of incomplete emptying. I highly recommend discussing these ongoing symptoms with a gastroenterologist. They can guide you on pelvic floor health, dietary adjustments, or gentle therapies to help your bowel regain its natural, healthy rhythm.

It is actually quite common for watery, foul-smelling diarrhea to recur after a course of Metrogyl (metronidazole). This can happen if the initial infection was not completely cleared, if he was quickly reinfected from his environment, or if his gut has developed a temporary sensitivity to lactose after being sick. Please consult his pediatrician to have his stool re-evaluated. In the meantime, keep him well-hydrated with oral rehydration solutions and offer simple, bland foods.

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.