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Can Intestinal Obstruction And Flatulence Occur From Eating Too Fast?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Question: hi please explaini intestinal obstruction can food be the cause or like a foreign object??the reason Im asking cause I believe I ate too fast and i felt my sides like warmth I attempted to go to the restroom a bit came out almost like cospation in a way but I really dont know and the sides that I was talking about in both sides like giggling sounds like the whole night its rather cospation or obstruction intentional not really sure what to do if it was intentional obstruction what were the symptoms just faint the good thing is I'm passing gas like faerting is this a good sign my whole stomach feels warmth though
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gut flora problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.
Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns.

As per your query answers are-

Yes definitely food or impacted food can cause intestinal obstruction.As a matter of fact Intestinal obstruction caused by food is a fairly common acute abdominal disorder. The obstruction is generally caused by fruits. Eating lots of junkies low in fibers can cause intestinal obstruction.
Don't worry too much just follow what i suggest you for few weeks.Initially follow changed food habits with few medication after a week taper the medications off and just follow a health life style as suggested below.

Start taking VSL#3 Thrice daily.
Its a probiotic .As we all know Bacteria Help Digest and Absorb Foods. The most plentiful and important bacteria in the small intestine is the Lactobacillus species. Lactobacillus helps ferment indigestible carbohydrates and, as mentioned below, supports the breakdown of sugars in dairy products, which are a common source of food sensitivities.The gut flora helps to neutralize some of the toxic by-products of digestion, reduce harmful substances (such as toxins and carcinogens), and discourage 'bad' bacteria and yeasts. It also helps to stimulate the digestive process and aid the absorption of nutrients, as well as producing vitamins including B and K. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. We usually think of bacteria as something that causes diseases. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called "good" or "helpful" bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy. this microbiota is disturbed food is improperly fermented causing production of large amount of gases in gut leading to severe flatulence.Hence most commmon cause in most of the cases is disturbed microbiota.In old patient mobility of intestines is severly compromised leading to accumulation of large amount of gases in intestines.As persitaltic moments are week gas accumulates in intestines.Severe constipation or incomplete evacuation can also hinder the passage of gases.

Secondly take lactulose 15 ml once daily with half cup of water before going to bed once daily.Its a very safe laxative.Take it for 5 days.

As ultra sound should be done if there is any blockage it would be apparent in it.

Take a proton pump inhibitor like Esomeprazole 40 mg twice daily for 3 days. This will provide you symptomatic relief from symptom of gases.


Apart from this, some dietary restrictions are to be followed-

- Avoid alcohol or smoking.
- No aerated beverages.
- Take light non spicy easily digestible food for few days.
- No Fast food like pizza or burger should be taken.
- Drink a cup of cold milk daily.
- Avoid fatty foods.

Please mention the exact duration of your symptoms with follow up/

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (11 hours later)
i got it probatic the thig is is I'm not going to die?????my friend passed away from this international obstruction but he was in peru why would he die he ignored it over there take what 5 days that lacatative milk warm it in the micro wave

the thing that did this i was eating multi grain bread like a turkey club

My mom says not swallon and says this ur first meal of the day ur supposed to have breakfast lunch dinner and fake vitiams bc and fish oil is she on ghe money

But I'm eating I don't know what to do

I'm going to die!!! I hope there's not a clog up I feel there's nothing all in my brain

I was eating fast but chewed my food

Is organic concomitant nilk good and I can warm it up as well
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up answer.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear,
Please don't panic nothing is going to happen to you.
Even its an obstruction it could be unclogged easily.

But as suggested above either go for a ultrasound scan or take the otc.
Follow complete treatment just taking a part of it won't help.
The point you are showing in picture are usually a common site for impacted stool clumps so get a usg done.
Remain calm nothing will happen to you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 hours later)
What's otc?? I can get it al Walgreens
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
OTC means over the counter(no prescription required).
You can get them from any pharmacy.

Thanks!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
what medication was it?? Sorry write it for me
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
follow-up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear friend,

Medications suggested,
Cap Omeprazole 40 mg twice daily.
Cap VSL#3 twice daily.
Miralax 15ml once daily at bed time.

Thank you!


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (19 hours later)
I was lifting grace buckets of water and all of a sudden on the side of the back I felt something pop I said oh dam I couldn't even bend down but I did massage it and throughl out the day I was better can I become parayalized honestly I think I was lifting from my back not knees don't know am I going to become paratlizrd honestly

This was this morning and when I was bending down almost like the pressure like when u are up in the air

Should I worry about this event ho to doctors I'm walking normally I think

still hurts a bit better than this morning

but I feel feel it though should i worry but the iintesttines is gone no complaints (:

it hurts a bit when i walk and bending its better though you think i can get paralyzed its the left side of my back like the middle but on the side not the middle

I sent u the photo where I'm pointing maybe it's lower down what u think

I think I worry too much
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Muscular spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Please calm down a bit.
Small spasms and minor injuries are very common in muscles while performing day to day activities.
Anxiety can lead to further problems like panic attack or over obsessions.
Just calm down.I have seen the pic. Its a sprain most likely use any anti inflammatory spray locally over the effected part three times a day.Use hot bottle fomentation.

You will be fine by tomorrow.
Give complete rest to your body and try not to google too much.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)
my folks said this too wbmed even the doctor said this too lol
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear try to control your anxieties.
Wish you a great luck and early recovery.

Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 hours later)
Im better
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Thats great my dear friend.
Just relax and you will feel much better.
You can also try natural lactium capsules to deal with mild to mederate anxiety.

Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Can Intestinal Obstruction And Flatulence Occur From Eating Too Fast?

Brief Answer: Gut flora problem. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query. Have gone through your details and i appreciate your concerns. As per your query answers are- Yes definitely food or impacted food can cause intestinal obstruction.As a matter of fact Intestinal obstruction caused by food is a fairly common acute abdominal disorder. The obstruction is generally caused by fruits. Eating lots of junkies low in fibers can cause intestinal obstruction. Don't worry too much just follow what i suggest you for few weeks.Initially follow changed food habits with few medication after a week taper the medications off and just follow a health life style as suggested below. Start taking VSL#3 Thrice daily. Its a probiotic .As we all know Bacteria Help Digest and Absorb Foods. The most plentiful and important bacteria in the small intestine is the Lactobacillus species. Lactobacillus helps ferment indigestible carbohydrates and, as mentioned below, supports the breakdown of sugars in dairy products, which are a common source of food sensitivities.The gut flora helps to neutralize some of the toxic by-products of digestion, reduce harmful substances (such as toxins and carcinogens), and discourage 'bad' bacteria and yeasts. It also helps to stimulate the digestive process and aid the absorption of nutrients, as well as producing vitamins including B and K. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. We usually think of bacteria as something that causes diseases. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called "good" or "helpful" bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy. this microbiota is disturbed food is improperly fermented causing production of large amount of gases in gut leading to severe flatulence.Hence most commmon cause in most of the cases is disturbed microbiota.In old patient mobility of intestines is severly compromised leading to accumulation of large amount of gases in intestines.As persitaltic moments are week gas accumulates in intestines.Severe constipation or incomplete evacuation can also hinder the passage of gases. Secondly take lactulose 15 ml once daily with half cup of water before going to bed once daily.Its a very safe laxative.Take it for 5 days. As ultra sound should be done if there is any blockage it would be apparent in it. Take a proton pump inhibitor like Esomeprazole 40 mg twice daily for 3 days. This will provide you symptomatic relief from symptom of gases. Apart from this, some dietary restrictions are to be followed- - Avoid alcohol or smoking. - No aerated beverages. - Take light non spicy easily digestible food for few days. - No Fast food like pizza or burger should be taken. - Drink a cup of cold milk daily. - Avoid fatty foods. Please mention the exact duration of your symptoms with follow up/ Regards.