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I Have Experienced Very Rapid Weight Gain (2 Lbs Per
Question: I have experienced very rapid weight gain (2 lbs per day) accompanied by fatigue and distended abdomen (I look about 7mos. Pregnant) which I’ve never had before. When I eat I feel full almost immediately, suffer from acid reflux so badly that I have to sleep at an incline on my back, and constipation. After I eat my belly swells so much my skin feels tight.
Brief Answer:
gastritis with hypothyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your description in details,
Problem 1
Apart from acid peptic disorder all your symptoms are suggestive of hypothyroidism.Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain.As BMR of body slows down food digestion becomes slow.
Get a Throid function test done.External throxine tablets would be started as per the levels of TSH.
Problem 2-Gastritis and GERD-
Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) TWICE daily.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
Hope i was helpful
Feel free to follow up.
gastritis with hypothyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a doctor" service for your query,
I have gone through your description in details,
Problem 1
Apart from acid peptic disorder all your symptoms are suggestive of hypothyroidism.Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain.As BMR of body slows down food digestion becomes slow.
Get a Throid function test done.External throxine tablets would be started as per the levels of TSH.
Problem 2-Gastritis and GERD-
Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) TWICE daily.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
Hope i was helpful
Feel free to follow up.
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