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Suggest Treatment For Upset Stomach In An Occasional Drinker

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015

Question: I was a occassional drinker till last year.Before some 3-4 years,I noticed that I will have a upset stomach and I should
have to go for 3-4 'bathroom sessions' to get rid of this which I belive is till all the alcohol in my stomach is vacated.But
I ignored this and used to have occassional drinking.Apart from alcohol intake,I usally do not feel much stomach problems,but
many a times used to have indigestions because of irregular sleep patterns etc.Also im having some epilepsy issues because of which
Im taking valparin chrono 300 regularly(not major epileptic though).Im a regular smoker aswell(not a chain smoker).
I know that alcohol is dangerous.Nowadays I have limited the intake like once in 3 months etc.But still I find whenever
I have alochol my one day will be lost because of indigestion and frequent toilets.I never did consult anybody for this.Can you guide me what my problem is
?

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Alcohol induced Gastritis with IBS

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in

You history points to some level of stress you are passing through

Adding to it alcohol and smoking worsens the gastritis and GI disturbances

I would suggest you avoid alcohol and smoking
Manage stress levels with Yoga and/or meditation

Add a proton pump inhibitor along with domperidone twice a day for two weeks followed by step down once a day for four weeks

A good probiotic once a day for six weeks will also control your GI disturbances

Hope this helps

Do write back in case of concern

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)

Thank you Dr.Ajit for your prompt and accurate reply.Hope I can get rid of this soon..

Can you guide me good medicines(brands) I can ask from the medical store as proton pump inhibitor with domperidone and probiotic ?As I mentioned,im already taking valparin chrono 300 daily.Does that cause any issue?Any other things I should keep in mind/mandates during my course of this medicines?

Please help.

Thanks once again for your kind reply

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow the tips mentioned below

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in

Basically online forums do not permit prescribing medicines without examining a patient

On your request here are the brands I would recommend :
Happi D - PPI
Actigut - Probiotic

1] Avoid spicy, fermented meals
2] Do not have heavy meals
3] Avoid smoking and alcohol
4] Wear loose clothes
5] Do not stoop
6] Do not lift heavy weights
7] Raise the head end of your bed if there is regurgitation
8] If Obese lose weight
9] If under stress - Manage stress levels by meditation and exercise

Hope this helps
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (43 minutes later)

Thanks doctor.

I will start with Happi D twice for 2 weeks and after that one for 4 weeks.I prefer to have the 2 doses together at morning/evening and then reducing it to one for next 4 week.

Also will have Actigut for six weeks along with this at morning/evening time.

Does it sound good?Will any of these medicines causes drowsiness/other side effects?I will be in office during morning.So do I have problems with dosage?

Kindly guide.

I sincerely thank you for your apt responses.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sensible enough

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your followup
Seems perfect

There are no apparent known side effects and long term safety has been established

Do keep me updated on the progress
Wishing you a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (3 days later)

Hello doctor,

I started taking Happi D.But unfortunately the probiotic Actigut you suggested could not be found in medical stores in my area(Trivandrum,Kerala).Kindly suggest an alternative brand which is available near me.To add it this,let me ask one more question please...

Can I purchase probiotic tablets from online sites like amazon?Will that be good?
I found one such capsule - Unique Biotech FLORA IB FLORA IB .Can I go with this?can this be an effective alternative for actigut?

Please advice.

Thanking you.

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you may go for it

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your followup

I know about this product, you may go ahead with the same

Do keep me posted on the happenings

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E