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Question: Hi Doctor,
This XXXX (25 years old), i am a software engineer. since i was 12 years old i have digestion problem and i loss appetite and i am suffering with the same problems till today (Now i almost loss my appetite) but now the main problem is gastric trouble since 4 years i have this gas problem it will come and it will go after few months .now i can't hold any gas and a lot of gas leaking occurs which is very embarrassing especially while working as we all know.Actually i have suffered like this exactly one year ago and then i went to a doctor they did endoscopy and they found nothing (this is the 2nd endoscopy test- 1st time also nothing) the Doctor advised some medicines (Nexpro RD 40mg ,Orni - D & velgut) at that time it helped me a bit only after i started taking idly for 2 times a day (mng & night) but now these tablets are not at all working. i'll worry about my digestion and appetite later but first please help me in solving this gas problem as it is very frequent and most of the times i don't even know its releasing which is very frustrating (since 2 weeks like this) and one important point is i am going to bathroom daily 3-4 times since one year and it was increased gradually, now it is 5 times a day.Doctor please help me in solving this motion problem and gas problem (actually i used to take my food at correct timings and two weeks ago only two days i didn't take food properly and it started again - releasing gas without knowing and going bathroom 5 times a day)
This XXXX (25 years old), i am a software engineer. since i was 12 years old i have digestion problem and i loss appetite and i am suffering with the same problems till today (Now i almost loss my appetite) but now the main problem is gastric trouble since 4 years i have this gas problem it will come and it will go after few months .now i can't hold any gas and a lot of gas leaking occurs which is very embarrassing especially while working as we all know.Actually i have suffered like this exactly one year ago and then i went to a doctor they did endoscopy and they found nothing (this is the 2nd endoscopy test- 1st time also nothing) the Doctor advised some medicines (Nexpro RD 40mg ,Orni - D & velgut) at that time it helped me a bit only after i started taking idly for 2 times a day (mng & night) but now these tablets are not at all working. i'll worry about my digestion and appetite later but first please help me in solving this gas problem as it is very frequent and most of the times i don't even know its releasing which is very frustrating (since 2 weeks like this) and one important point is i am going to bathroom daily 3-4 times since one year and it was increased gradually, now it is 5 times a day.Doctor please help me in solving this motion problem and gas problem (actually i used to take my food at correct timings and two weeks ago only two days i didn't take food properly and it started again - releasing gas without knowing and going bathroom 5 times a day)
Brief Answer:
hi
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM
Thank you for the query.
I understand your concern.
Well you have a very long standing gas problem and possibly irritable bowel too.
Need not worry.
worth while trying following things and see how you feel,
1) take plenty of water
2) avoid high fibre diet like salads and too many fruits
3) regular walk will help
4) exercise regularly
5) avoid sleeping two hours after meals
6) can try taking a course of rifaxamin an antibiotic 400 mg thrice a day for 10 days after consulting your doctor
7) can take a probiotic preparation like curd, butter milk or yakult an over the counter preparation of same.
8) sleep on time and try to avoid stress.
hope this answers your query.
best wishes
wish you a speedy recovery.
happy to help
hi
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM
Thank you for the query.
I understand your concern.
Well you have a very long standing gas problem and possibly irritable bowel too.
Need not worry.
worth while trying following things and see how you feel,
1) take plenty of water
2) avoid high fibre diet like salads and too many fruits
3) regular walk will help
4) exercise regularly
5) avoid sleeping two hours after meals
6) can try taking a course of rifaxamin an antibiotic 400 mg thrice a day for 10 days after consulting your doctor
7) can take a probiotic preparation like curd, butter milk or yakult an over the counter preparation of same.
8) sleep on time and try to avoid stress.
hope this answers your query.
best wishes
wish you a speedy recovery.
happy to help
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