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Posted on Thu, 7 May 2015
Question: Hi I am having pain like heart burn, but Tums not working, stomach is bloated, been constant 24 hrs.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Requires both general & medical care. See description please

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your symptoms require both medical & general care. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

> Medical Care:
- Omeprazole one daily for 14 days
- sucralfate suspension thrice a day for 10 days
- a baseline ECG to confirm status of heart

> General Care:
Medical care can do NOTHING if you do not take general care about your health. Following steps would help you to recover slowly:

- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables

> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffeine drinks
chocolates

Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days. If pain persists then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a gastroenterologist for further workup.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Suggest Treatment For Heartburn

Brief Answer: Requires both general & medical care. See description please Detailed Answer: Hello My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your symptoms require both medical & general care. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things: > Medical Care: - Omeprazole one daily for 14 days - sucralfate suspension thrice a day for 10 days - a baseline ECG to confirm status of heart > General Care: Medical care can do NOTHING if you do not take general care about your health. Following steps would help you to recover slowly: - take small frequent meals. - take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion. - Don't lie down immediately after taking meal - raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch) - Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables > AVOID: fatty & oily food. spices heavy meals at night carbonated & caffeine drinks chocolates Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days. If pain persists then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a gastroenterologist for further workup. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!