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Suggest Treatment For Gas, Constipation, Nausea And Abdominal Cramps

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Posted on Thu, 28 Jul 2016
Question: gas, constipation, nausea, pain in stomach, abdominal cramps for hours,
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to GERD

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Degradation of undigested food in the intestines by the intestinal bacteria would lead to the excess gas formation leading to distension and abdominal cramps.

In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec or Omez (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fibre intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.

Hope that helps.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 days later)
I know I have GERD, I also said that I take Prilosec. what I am experiencing now is increased gas, stomach pain, nausea and constipation.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Let me know if you have any further questions

Detailed Answer:
Follow the suggestions and I hope that you will feel better. Feel free to ask me back in case you need further assistance.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Suggest Treatment For Gas, Constipation, Nausea And Abdominal Cramps

Brief Answer: Likely to be due to GERD Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Degradation of undigested food in the intestines by the intestinal bacteria would lead to the excess gas formation leading to distension and abdominal cramps. In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following: * Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals. * Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit). * Take Prilosec or Omez (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast. * Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fibre intake. * Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper. * Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help. Hope that helps. Let me know if I could help further. Regards