darck smelly urine

[bood]

after i went though a wisdom tooth operation which lasted for 3 hours i had noticed that my urine has became dark and smelly for a week then now its normal yellow or transparent dependinng on how much water i drink per day is this normal i should i go to my doctor?

[bood]

Hi,
thank you doctor for your help i wish you all the best.

[Dr Smitha Mathews]

Hi,

Yes, it is true that the body does not like antibiotics very much, especially the ones involving metrinidazole that may have been prescribed for combination therapy for the H.Pylori. It would probably even have left a metallic taste in your mouth which may have made all food taste bitter and appear unappealing.

Well, you do not need any more medications to fix the problem.

However, intake of yoghurt will restore noemal bacterial flora in the intestine. These bacteria are essential for the normal digestion of food and help reduce flatulence.

Drinking plenty of water will clear out the remaining metabolites of the medications that are still in your system.

Regards

[bood]

Hi,
i think you are right becuase 2 months after the operation i got some serious gastric problems i did a couple of blood tests and stool tests i was diagnoosed +ve for h pylori and i got another round of antibiotics which really made me feel miserable, i developed a furry tongue and dry mouth after that triple course of antibiotics for two weeks. now i am much beter and my stool clor and normal and the furry tongue has gone with out any midications but i still feel some discomnfort due to the dry mouth which is better than before. it seems that my body doesnt like antibiotics at all ;)

[Dr Smitha Mathews]

Hi,

So it is likely that the discoloration was due to the antibiotics you were on.

However, dark or smelly stool is indicative of blood in the stool. This may have been due to the slight amount of blood that must have been swallowed during the procedure,

Also, some painkillers have been known to cause gastric irritation and bleeding, but only in individuals with a predisposition on account of prior ulcer or hyperacidity.

There is no cause for worry since your systems are back to normal, but it would be best to use any painkillers cautiously.

Regards

[bood]

thank for your reply. the color of the urine and even my stool returned to normal the moment i stoped my antibiotics and pain killers.

[Dr Smitha Mathews]

Hi,

It is possible that the change in the urine color and odor was due to the antibiotics that would have been prescribed or the pain killers and other medications that you must have been prescribed.

Now that the urine color is normal, it would not be necessary to see your doctor about it.

However, continue to drink fluids in excess of 2000 ml (8 glasses) per day.

Do keep us posted on your doubts and progress.
Regards