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A bland diet consists of foods that are generally soft, low in dietary fiber , cooked rather than raw, and not spicy. Fried and fatty foods, strong cheeses, whole grains, and the medications aspirin and ibuprofen are also avoided. Bland diets are often recommended following stomach or intestinal surgery, or for people with ulcers , heartburn , nausea , vomiting , and gas . A bland diet allows the digestive tract to heal before introducing more difficult to digest foods.
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What could be the cause of a bloated belly in 20 month old child with pain and weight loss ?
My 20 month old has had a swollen bloated belly for the last four months. When it started I took him in to his pediatrician because his belly button began poking out and it orginally went in. He told me to watch the bloating and note if it was...
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Preventive measures for constipation
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can I help you? User : hi User : i have an digestion problem sir ?? Doctor : Ok User : sometimes motion problem too User : what i need to do Doctor : Since when are you having this problem? User : past 6 months...
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Treatment for diarrhea and vomiting
User : hi Doctor : Hi User : Gud evening. Doctor : Good Evening User : feeling tried n weak from last 3-3 days. Feeling heaviness in the stomach. getting sweet taste in the mouth. from last nite i need to go to washroom everytime eat...
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Medication for stomach pain
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can I help you? User : hi User : problem is that my stomacht hav a pain for Doctor : ok User : 2 or 3 days User : wht i will do User : tell Doctor : Ok Doctor : Is there any vomittings Doctor : Nausea Doctor...
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Abdominal pain and gastric reflux
Doctor : Hi Doctor : How can I help you? User : IM HAVING REALLY SHARP PAINS IN MY STOMACH AND MY GUTS TEND TO GARGLE IF THAT MAKES SENSE VERY LOUDLY Doctor : Ok Doctor : Since when are you having this? Doctor : Are your bowels regular? User...
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Little guy with a bloated belly. What could this be?
My 20 month old has had a swollen bloated belly for the last four months. When it started I took him in to his pediatrician because his belly button began poking out and it orginally went in. He told me to watch the bloating and note if it was accompanied by certain foods. Since that day it hasn t gone away his belly is just continuing to grow....
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