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Suggest Remedy For Cramps & Gas In Stomach

I am 72 years old - having crampy and gassy feelin my stomach - loose bowels as am not eating much just very bland - it comes and goes - one day fine next day back again i dont have any neausa - vomiting fever - i can still function quite well - i have history of diverticulosis - and an ulcer many years ago... what can it be possibly...hard to get into my doc until after New Year
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Abdominal cramps along with gases can be due to the following reasons in a person of 72:
Intestinal infection.
Aerophagia which in turn can be due to stress or anxiety or related to consumption of aerated drinks.
Overgrowth of gas producing bacteria.
Intolerance to nuts and such things.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Get the stool test done and if you have intestinal infection, you surely have to get the course of an antibiotic, metronidazole for which you need a valid prescription.
Stop any foods and beverages that you know of causing gases.
Take Activated charcoal and probiotics as these might help.
Use boiled and cooled water, eat only homemade fresh foods.
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Suggest Remedy For Cramps & Gas In Stomach

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Abdominal cramps along with gases can be due to the following reasons in a person of 72: Intestinal infection. Aerophagia which in turn can be due to stress or anxiety or related to consumption of aerated drinks. Overgrowth of gas producing bacteria. Intolerance to nuts and such things. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Get the stool test done and if you have intestinal infection, you surely have to get the course of an antibiotic, metronidazole for which you need a valid prescription. Stop any foods and beverages that you know of causing gases. Take Activated charcoal and probiotics as these might help. Use boiled and cooled water, eat only homemade fresh foods.