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Distended Stomach From Ppi Drug

Premium Questions

Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S MD

experiencing an issue with low stomach acid due to being on the PPI for a this time. Once you stopped taking ... normal stomach acid production again? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

gastro doctor is negligent . has given me ppi for 13 months for stomach infection and depression . i took cipralex 5 for 10 months on psychiatrist advicewhile taking ppi. i am doing Ramdev pranayam... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)
Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

Hi, I had a Gastric Bypass nearly a year ago and for the last few months I have had severe gastritis/reflux and upper abdo gnawing pain, which hasn't improved taking a PPI. Any suggestions ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Akhilesh Dubey MD

I am taking a prescription stomach acid reducer for heart burn , now I only get heart burn very rarely, but lately I have stomach cramps and a some nausea ( only once) I was wondering can I also a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhilesh Dubey ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja MD

i have metaplasia (barretts syndrome)---also a hiatal hernia---on a ppi called zegerid---- the ppi robs body of magnesium--can you get the magnesium in the body without being robbed by the ppi---also ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja ( Gastroenterologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

hi doctor, I have been taking ppi for the last two years on my doctors advice on acidity problem. he says i will have to take ppi for lifetime because i have more cells in my stomach than normal ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

I have been suffering from GERD for last 8 years. Taking PPI all along. Taken clarithromycin ,ornidazole plus PPI for at least four times in this perion .Endoscopy done at least 6 times. Some times ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Amit Jain MD

Stopped taking my PPI only to have rebound acid and some stomach discomfort. Had upper endoscopy done and was confirmed there was acid in stomach and biopsy was taken for Barretts esophogeous (Dr ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Amit Jain ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Alekhya MD

Hi, I m taking PPI s for stomach pain and recently my bowel movements are white. Should I stop taking drug? I would not want to stop because drug is helping somewhat. Also before taking... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Alekhya ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas MD

antibiotic with ppi for 3 months..After 3 months, 2nd endoscopy was done which showed normal result. Doctor still asked to continue PPi for 2-3 more months and then tapper the dose slowly..So after tappering... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas ( Internal Medicine Specialist)