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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Flu, Gas, Bloating And Flatulence

I was recently sick with the stomach flu and I m not sure if that has anything to do with it but I can not stop burping and farting and my belly is blown out like a balloon it looks like I am 5 months pregnant. My burps also smell of sulfur like rotten eggs. This has been going on for over 24 hours now. How do I stop it and should I be concerned?
Wed, 17 Jun 2015
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The possibilities of such symptoms after stomach flu may be due to :
1 Hyper acidity caused by stomach flu or drugs taken for treatment .
2 Indigestion .
3 gas formation.
These measures may be useful for you:
Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks.
It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours before you lie down. To control stomach acid one should not eat oily , spicy or greasy , fried food.Avoid excessive coffee or tea.
Take some antacid but if bloating ( burping ) severe , you may need drugs like pantoprazole-d after consultation with a doctor.
Within next 2-3 days , you will be alright .
Nothing to worry.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Flu, Gas, Bloating And Flatulence

The possibilities of such symptoms after stomach flu may be due to : 1 Hyper acidity caused by stomach flu or drugs taken for treatment . 2 Indigestion . 3 gas formation. These measures may be useful for you: Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours before you lie down. To control stomach acid one should not eat oily , spicy or greasy , fried food.Avoid excessive coffee or tea. Take some antacid but if bloating ( burping ) severe , you may need drugs like pantoprazole-d after consultation with a doctor. Within next 2-3 days , you will be alright . Nothing to worry. Good luck.