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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Flatulence And Stomach Discomfort

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Posted on Sat, 1 Apr 2017
Question: Good morning, I have had an upset stomach with bad fowl smelling gas for 3 weeks. I thought the colonoscopy last week would clear out any parasites if that was the problem but didn't go away. Colonoscopy was all good, perfect condition. Not sure if I should go to the Dr. but I haven't had any stomach problems in years.
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Depleted good intestinal bacteria's due to colonoscopy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query,
Colonoscopy causes depletion of colonies of various good and healthy bacterias florishing in intestines.Apart from that polyethylene glycol electrolyte enema administered a day before colonoscopy also kills the good bacterial colonies.Depletion of the bacteria's eassential for proper digestion of food is the most likely cause of symptoms in your case.
Firstly don't panic just start taking a over counter probiotic twice daily with food.
Eat food rich in lactobacillus like yoghurt.
Metamucil or fybogel can be taken twice daily.
Take Tab Nexium 40mg oncecdaily empty stoactcto provide symptomatic relief in gas.

Symptoms would improve within 2,3days.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Flatulence And Stomach Discomfort

Brief Answer: Depleted good intestinal bacteria's due to colonoscopy. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query, Colonoscopy causes depletion of colonies of various good and healthy bacterias florishing in intestines.Apart from that polyethylene glycol electrolyte enema administered a day before colonoscopy also kills the good bacterial colonies.Depletion of the bacteria's eassential for proper digestion of food is the most likely cause of symptoms in your case. Firstly don't panic just start taking a over counter probiotic twice daily with food. Eat food rich in lactobacillus like yoghurt. Metamucil or fybogel can be taken twice daily. Take Tab Nexium 40mg oncecdaily empty stoactcto provide symptomatic relief in gas. Symptoms would improve within 2,3days. Regards.