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Suggest Treatment For Indigestion Problem And Inconsistent Stool

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015

Question: I am having indigestion problem prior to this I was having reflux which goes & come back I do have inconsistent stool period kindly guide

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sounds like severe gastritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query.
The symptoms of the query are suggestive of 2 possibilities
1, severe gastritis
2, IBS
I think the forst condition should be treated first.
You can try the tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day.
Avoid spicy food
Avoid non veg diet
Take plenty of fluids
Take high fiber diet.
Opting for DASH diet may be useful- it was initially found useful in hypertensives. But is good for both, gastritis and IBS.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/insights/DASH-Diet-Can-Be-a-Miracle-for-Hypertensives/301
I hope that the information helps.
Please feel free to ask a follow up query for more details.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

How long I need to take pantrapozol tab I believe I do heed to reduce weight & work on my lifestyle do you think that I am having some food allergy. Regards

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ideas answered

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your response.
Weight reduction would be a good idea, definitely.
Pantoprazole can be taken long term. There are almost no side effects.
As for food allergies, I doubt it. The symptoms would happen specifically on exposure to a food item. And loosestools are a prominent feature of food allergy.
I hope that helps.
Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (9 hours later)

Pan d in morning or before going to bed dr I do seek clarification is reflux & indigestion both have the connection. I do anticipate with a proper discipline life style this can be managed without tablet kindly guide.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Specific answers

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the response.
First, I dont think that you need Pan D.
Its got domperidom,
Plain Pantop 40 should be enough.
And its best taken half an hour before food.
And yes, reflux and indigestion are same.
There is no difference except medical and normal parlance.

I will suggest continuing tablets.
At least till a correct means of life style becomes a habit.
A decision can then be taken to stop the medicines.

I hope that the information helps you.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj