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Is Gaviscon The Right Medicine For Nausea And Stomach Discomfort?

Hi. My mother is 77. She is has had symptoms of nausea and belching in the early mornings and some discomfort in the stomach though this isn t at all severe and is only occasional. She has been prescribed Gaviscon. She doesn t take any other medication. The Gaviscon hasn t helped the symptoms which have been going on for three weeks+ now. The doctor suggested a bladder infection and antibotics. The second prescribed the Gaviscon. My mother had bowel cancer six years ago. Otherwise, my mother is healthy, very active and happy. I m thinking that her symptoms may be related to the gall bladder. What do you think and what is your advice.
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history related to your 77 years old Mother who has nausea and belching in the morning and some discomfort for the last 3 weeks - Gaviscon does not help - Doctor has suggested bladder infection and antibiotics which you have not mentioned - she had bowel cancer 6 years ago.
Nausea and belching are related to gastritis or GERD.
I would advise her the following:
Upper GI endoscopy to know hte exact cause whether gastritis, esophagitis or/and GERD.
Start PPI like Omeprazole and motility regulator like Domperidone.
Continue Gaviscon.
Soft bland diet,.
small frequent meals.
No stress and/or anxiety.
Laxative if constipation.
Avoid all the foods and beverages that instigate or enhance the problems.
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Is Gaviscon The Right Medicine For Nausea And Stomach Discomfort?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history related to your 77 years old Mother who has nausea and belching in the morning and some discomfort for the last 3 weeks - Gaviscon does not help - Doctor has suggested bladder infection and antibiotics which you have not mentioned - she had bowel cancer 6 years ago. Nausea and belching are related to gastritis or GERD. I would advise her the following: Upper GI endoscopy to know hte exact cause whether gastritis, esophagitis or/and GERD. Start PPI like Omeprazole and motility regulator like Domperidone. Continue Gaviscon. Soft bland diet,. small frequent meals. No stress and/or anxiety. Laxative if constipation. Avoid all the foods and beverages that instigate or enhance the problems.