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What Causes Stomach Upset While Dieting?
Question: A few mornings a week I get sick to my stomach. I have been dieting a little, take my meds and a few supplements. I still like my beer at 59, work out a couple times a week. The spittle contains 1/8th. inch or so brown specks that resemble the seeds of a banana but I don't eat them. There can be some clear acid and occasional foam but the volume is not large. I have tried over the counter acid products and I know this is not blood in stomach related. I think I need to eat more and sleep a little less without eating.
Brief Answer:
Indigestion and reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to HCM.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
From your history, it seems like you are having some indigestion with reflux or regurgitation of food particles.
Yes, it might happen while one is dieting, specially having irregular food habits. Acid is produced in stomach and might regurgitate, specially in morning or empty stomach.
Do not worry, this can be taken care of by simple measures.
For patients having complaints like you, I suggest the following-
Regular meals- take small frequent meals- do not go fasting for a prolonged time, restrict intake of beer and alcohol and smoking if any. Take plenty of oral fluid and dietary fibers. Avoid spicy, oily food.
Pantoprazole-levosulpiride in empty stomach regularises bowel habits and stops reflux- you can take it for few days.
Regular exercise is a very healthy habit- continue that.
Avoid anxiety or tension as much as possible.
Hope this helps.
You can consult me for any further advice.
Regards.
Indigestion and reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to HCM.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
From your history, it seems like you are having some indigestion with reflux or regurgitation of food particles.
Yes, it might happen while one is dieting, specially having irregular food habits. Acid is produced in stomach and might regurgitate, specially in morning or empty stomach.
Do not worry, this can be taken care of by simple measures.
For patients having complaints like you, I suggest the following-
Regular meals- take small frequent meals- do not go fasting for a prolonged time, restrict intake of beer and alcohol and smoking if any. Take plenty of oral fluid and dietary fibers. Avoid spicy, oily food.
Pantoprazole-levosulpiride in empty stomach regularises bowel habits and stops reflux- you can take it for few days.
Regular exercise is a very healthy habit- continue that.
Avoid anxiety or tension as much as possible.
Hope this helps.
You can consult me for any further advice.
Regards.
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