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How Is IBS Treated?

Hi, I was diagnosed with h pylori last year following tests taken after complaints of upper stomach pain. I took a reaction to the triple therapy (unsure which medication) where i my heart rate went to 160bpm. My treatment was therefore stopped after three days. I had no further treatment. Also at this time i was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. I've noticed more recently this has been playing up i.e. the minute i eat a large meal, my stomach starts to play up i.e. producing a lot of gas, etc (embarassing). I purchased Colofac at the chemist yesterday to try and reduce the embarassment of this problem, however when i took it this morning, prior to eating, all day now my stomach (upper) has been burning and very between my shoulder blades. I've also made an appointment for my own general practitioner on Monday. Please advise. I am 32 years old, 5 ft 7 inches and 10 stone 5 pounds. I would be anxious in nature, probably resulting in my IBS and ulcer.

Mon, 9 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Bloating on eating large meals and now burning in upper abdomen after taking Colofac tablet can have multiple causes as follows:

- Gastroenteritis
- Intolerance on certain foods and beverages
- Stress and anxiety causing GI symptoms is a well-known thing.

Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation:
- Consult a Gastroenterologist for clinical evaluation, examination and further investigations
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- CT scan of abdomen
- Tests of blood, urine and stool

If a certain problem is diagnosed during these you will get a specific treatment of the cause and the symptoms.

If all the investigations are normal, then only this can be said to be IBS that is irritable bowel syndrome and needs to control the stress and anxiety.

If there is any intolerance to certain foods, beverages and any other factors you have to strictly say no to such things to have long lasting effects.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
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How Is IBS Treated?

Hello, Bloating on eating large meals and now burning in upper abdomen after taking Colofac tablet can have multiple causes as follows: - Gastroenteritis - Intolerance on certain foods and beverages - Stress and anxiety causing GI symptoms is a well-known thing. Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation: - Consult a Gastroenterologist for clinical evaluation, examination and further investigations - Upper GI Endoscopy - Colonoscopy - CT scan of abdomen - Tests of blood, urine and stool If a certain problem is diagnosed during these you will get a specific treatment of the cause and the symptoms. If all the investigations are normal, then only this can be said to be IBS that is irritable bowel syndrome and needs to control the stress and anxiety. If there is any intolerance to certain foods, beverages and any other factors you have to strictly say no to such things to have long lasting effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant