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Question: I had kidney transplant in 2002.Now I am 63.My creatin level is presently hovering around 5 since last two years.I am on steroid,omnacortil 5 with MYCEPT 750 BD.
At present I am suffering very badly from chronic gas problem.Previously I had been taking Pantocid for last 8 years.
Now I am taking Esmaprazole in the morning and rantidine 150 inthe evening.
Even then I am having heavy problems due to gas and very uncomfortable and unable to seat or sleep.
My haemoglobin is 9.8 and I am taking Erythropoietin. 4000 weekly once.
PLEASE ADVISE.
At present I am suffering very badly from chronic gas problem.Previously I had been taking Pantocid for last 8 years.
Now I am taking Esmaprazole in the morning and rantidine 150 inthe evening.
Even then I am having heavy problems due to gas and very uncomfortable and unable to seat or sleep.
My haemoglobin is 9.8 and I am taking Erythropoietin. 4000 weekly once.
PLEASE ADVISE.
Brief Answer:
Dietary fiber intake needs to be increased
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. 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 and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper.
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).
* Continue to take Esomeprazole and ranitidine.
* 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.
Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Dietary fiber intake needs to be increased
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. 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 and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper.
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).
* Continue to take Esomeprazole and ranitidine.
* 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.
Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If required can I take Pantocid DSR?
This gives me a lot of relief.,
Being a kidney patient is it advisable?
This gives me a lot of relief.,
Being a kidney patient is it advisable?
Brief Answer:
Can be taken if needed
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can take Pantocid DSR if required.
Being a kidney patient minimal medication is advisable. But ultimately you would need to take care of the problems.
Regards
Can be taken if needed
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can take Pantocid DSR if required.
Being a kidney patient minimal medication is advisable. But ultimately you would need to take care of the problems.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am also having frequent watery stool 4. to 5 times a day if I am taking some spicy foods.
Please advise any medicine for this.
Please advise any medicine for this.
Brief Answer:
Dietary modification advisable
Detailed Answer:
As you have already mentioned, spicy food is the trigger. In other words, malabsorption seems to be the cause. You would have to alter your diet accordingly. Medicines are not likely to help.
Regards
Dietary modification advisable
Detailed Answer:
As you have already mentioned, spicy food is the trigger. In other words, malabsorption seems to be the cause. You would have to alter your diet accordingly. Medicines are not likely to help.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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