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What Causes Severe Abdominal Cramps And Acid Reflux?

I took a glass of prune juice from a carton that was opened for a while and have been doubled up with severe cramps and gas for the past 48 hours. I tried fresh ginger tea to alleviate the symptoms. I never have problems with my bowel function thanks to a good helping of fresh orange juice daily but I was bunged up having eaten late the night before. i am 65 female
Mon, 30 Nov 2020
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Hi,

Most probably the already opened can juice got bacterial overgrowth thereby giving you intestinal infection with gas producing bacterial and thus the cramps. I would advise you to not take any canned juices at the moment. Take electrolyte solution if you do not have diabetes or hypertension.

Take a PPI like Omeprazole and prebiotic and probiotics. Soft diet. Consult a doctor for clinical evaluation and investigations of stool and blood. Additional prescription based antibiotic if required. Complete the courses till cured well. Start making fresh fruit juices at home only.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Abdominal Cramps And Acid Reflux?

Hi, Most probably the already opened can juice got bacterial overgrowth thereby giving you intestinal infection with gas producing bacterial and thus the cramps. I would advise you to not take any canned juices at the moment. Take electrolyte solution if you do not have diabetes or hypertension. Take a PPI like Omeprazole and prebiotic and probiotics. Soft diet. Consult a doctor for clinical evaluation and investigations of stool and blood. Additional prescription based antibiotic if required. Complete the courses till cured well. Start making fresh fruit juices at home only. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon