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What Causes Severe Abdominal Distension, Acid Reflux, Headache And Weakness?
Question: I severe stomach disention, refluing and headache and feeling weak . I have not vomited or had diarrhea. What can I do to relieve the pain and boating?
Brief Answer:
Liquid antacids could help.
Detailed Answer:
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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, reflux would occur 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 and thereby distension.
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).
* Taking antacid liquids containing simethicone should provide relief from the pain and bloating.
* Drink plenty of water (in spite of the bloating).
* Take Prilosec (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 fiber 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.
* Yoga and meditation should help.
The headache could be due to the associated anxiety. In such a case I would insist you to relax. Taking Paracetamol or Acetaminophen can help.
Hope that helps.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Liquid antacids could help.
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, reflux would occur 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 and thereby distension.
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).
* Taking antacid liquids containing simethicone should provide relief from the pain and bloating.
* Drink plenty of water (in spite of the bloating).
* Take Prilosec (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 fiber 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.
* Yoga and meditation should help.
The headache could be due to the associated anxiety. In such a case I would insist you to relax. Taking Paracetamol or Acetaminophen can help.
Hope that helps.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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