Gastroscopy shows stomach ulcers. On antibiotics. Had severe swelling in ankles, feet, eyelids. Inter-related?
Patient: I had a gastroscopy and was diagnosed with the beginning of stomach ulcers , I was put onto a 2 week course of antibiotics (Moxypen & Klarithran) which I m still taking as well as Topzole, for the last 3 days I have had severe swelling of my ankles and feet and even my eyelids are swollen and I feel flushed all the time, could there be a relation between the symptoms and the medication?? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for posting your query.I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.The swelling you have in the ankles, feet and around the eye lids is not related to the stomach ulcers or the medications you tak.Swelling like these occurs due to either heart, liver or kidney diseases. Puffiness around the eyes usually occurs in kidney disease.You need to get tests done to see which of these organs is affected causing the swelling of the ankle, feet and around eyes.I hope that answers your question.Regards,Dr.Ratnakar Kini