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What Causes Pain And Abdominal Bloating?

Hi. I am lady aged 39. For the past two to three weeks I have been experiencing bloating on the right side and some pressure under my right rib cage. Normally it happens at nite when I am sleeping and I can't sleep on my left side because I'd feel much pressure when sleeping on the left side, so I would sleep on my right side to put pressure on the discomfort. I'd wake up and take a glass of warm water and the pain/pressure gets better and maybe pass a lot of gas. It happens ,ore often after eating dairy products, some vegetables and fizzy drinks especially coke. Was taking anxiety medicine last year for eight months. Have had birning sensation on my lower abdomen but has disappeared. Help
Sat, 19 Jul 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach.
Investigations like Sonogram or Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals).
They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief.

And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as:
1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration.
3. Avoid fast foods, carbonated drinks & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
4. Avoid smoking & alcohol.
5. Keep away stress, think positive.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Pain And Abdominal Bloating?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach. Investigations like Sonogram or Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals). They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief. And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as: 1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods. 2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration. 3. Avoid fast foods, carbonated drinks & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. 4. Avoid smoking & alcohol. 5. Keep away stress, think positive. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing a good health. Take care.