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Suggest Treatment For Nausea, Vomiting And Acid Reflux While On Pantoprazole And Metronidazole
Question: A few weeks ago i seen my doctor about my stomach issues. The problems were abdominal discomfort,burning burps,farting,and lots of stomach gurgling. And my stool was slightly softer. But no nauesa vomiting or stool colour change at all. I feel good besids for the discomfport. He suspected acid peptic diesase or
giardiasis. He gave me 6 weeks of
pantoprazole and metronidazole for a week.
Its has been just over 2 weeks now of taking
my meds and i have felt great. Besids for today. All the symptoms came back today. Could it be bacause on my vacation over the weekend i ate steak,fries n gravey, a couple beer? Could it be decaf coffe? And i am a smoker. Im so scared i read online about stomach cancer and its my biggest fear. Im only 29 :(
giardiasis. He gave me 6 weeks of
pantoprazole and metronidazole for a week.
Its has been just over 2 weeks now of taking
my meds and i have felt great. Besids for today. All the symptoms came back today. Could it be bacause on my vacation over the weekend i ate steak,fries n gravey, a couple beer? Could it be decaf coffe? And i am a smoker. Im so scared i read online about stomach cancer and its my biggest fear. Im only 29 :(
Brief Answer:
It definitely is an acute exacerbation of Gastritis. Please quit smoking.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Your Doctor has given you the correct treatment and that is the reason for the relief.
You are spot on when you say that this problem happened due to the change in food like steak, fries, gravey, beer, coffee. All of these things can trigger and precipitate Gastritis and make it worse. Please try and stay away from most of these things. And off course as you know, smoking will not help you. It will also add to symptoms and severity of Gastritis. Please try and quit. If you are well determined to quit I can suggest some medicines to help you quit.
I suggest you continue Pantoprazole for a total of three months.
As far as stomach cancer is concerned, sadly, it does not give any symptoms in the early stages. Later stage also it just presents as generalized weakness and lethargy and very few stomach cancers give any symptoms to help the clinician towards a diagnosis.
But I dont think you should worry about that as long as you can modify your diet and stop smoking.
Take care and do let me know if there are any further queries on this issue.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
It definitely is an acute exacerbation of Gastritis. Please quit smoking.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Your Doctor has given you the correct treatment and that is the reason for the relief.
You are spot on when you say that this problem happened due to the change in food like steak, fries, gravey, beer, coffee. All of these things can trigger and precipitate Gastritis and make it worse. Please try and stay away from most of these things. And off course as you know, smoking will not help you. It will also add to symptoms and severity of Gastritis. Please try and quit. If you are well determined to quit I can suggest some medicines to help you quit.
I suggest you continue Pantoprazole for a total of three months.
As far as stomach cancer is concerned, sadly, it does not give any symptoms in the early stages. Later stage also it just presents as generalized weakness and lethargy and very few stomach cancers give any symptoms to help the clinician towards a diagnosis.
But I dont think you should worry about that as long as you can modify your diet and stop smoking.
Take care and do let me know if there are any further queries on this issue.
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you very much. The discomfort has setteled quite a bit over night i feel alot better today. Still some gas bit hardly any belly aches today. I would love to be able to quit smoking. Ive tried many times its very hard. And also my doctor said if i dont get bettet i have to get a scope. I have a severe needle phobia and i hear you get an iv during the scope. If this happens. Is there a way for me to not experiance the needle?
Brief Answer:
Please seek help for quitting the smoking habit.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for your answer.
Firstly, to get a scopy done you would definitely need a needle and to be XXXXXXX with you the needle is much less problem than the scope itself. Its quite uneasy in the beginning when they put a big tube in your mouth uptill your intestines.
But these things need to be done and they will help you deal with it, if it comes to that.
As far as smoking quitting is concerned you should please take help for the same.
There are drugs like Varenicline(Champix) which really ease the process of quitting. DO let me know if you need more information on that and help with quitting.
Take care and feel free to ask any queries that might arise.
Dr Rishi, XXXXXXX
Please seek help for quitting the smoking habit.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Thanks for your answer.
Firstly, to get a scopy done you would definitely need a needle and to be XXXXXXX with you the needle is much less problem than the scope itself. Its quite uneasy in the beginning when they put a big tube in your mouth uptill your intestines.
But these things need to be done and they will help you deal with it, if it comes to that.
As far as smoking quitting is concerned you should please take help for the same.
There are drugs like Varenicline(Champix) which really ease the process of quitting. DO let me know if you need more information on that and help with quitting.
Take care and feel free to ask any queries that might arise.
Dr Rishi, XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have to follow up with my doctor after my 6 weeks of pills are finished. Should i mention to him that a gastroenterologist suggested i take the for 3 months? Maybe get him to perscribe me with a longer duration
Brief Answer:
Please do tell and get the prescription prolonged.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Please do mention this and please also mention about the smoking cessation help that you need.
He would be able to help you find a Professional to help with this problem and get you to quit the habit.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Please do tell and get the prescription prolonged.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Please do mention this and please also mention about the smoking cessation help that you need.
He would be able to help you find a Professional to help with this problem and get you to quit the habit.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you your a great help. One last question. Being on this soft and bland diet should or wil i have to contine this for most of my life. I usually have a coffee everymorning at work just a medium decaf. Even if i get all beter with my meds will i need to continue a bland diet forever .
Brief Answer:
You need not have a bland diet all your life. Just everything in moderation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You do not have to continue bland diet life long.
Once you quit smoking and know the things to avoid then you will not need to have medicines or continue a bland diet. But you will require to do some lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, decrease alcohol intake, decrease intake of fried foods and decrease intake of coffee and tea which increase acid production in stomach. Also, You should introduce some exercise in your life if you already do not indulge in any. You should not lie down immediately after any meal and should start getting used to multiple small meals rather then two or three large meals a day.
These are some precautions which will keep you healthy and free from Gastritis all your life
Take care and do let me know if there are any other questions.
Dr Rishi.
You need not have a bland diet all your life. Just everything in moderation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You do not have to continue bland diet life long.
Once you quit smoking and know the things to avoid then you will not need to have medicines or continue a bland diet. But you will require to do some lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, decrease alcohol intake, decrease intake of fried foods and decrease intake of coffee and tea which increase acid production in stomach. Also, You should introduce some exercise in your life if you already do not indulge in any. You should not lie down immediately after any meal and should start getting used to multiple small meals rather then two or three large meals a day.
These are some precautions which will keep you healthy and free from Gastritis all your life
Take care and do let me know if there are any other questions.
Dr Rishi.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi there. Today is my second day now without drinking any coffe at all. And i have almsot quit smoking only had a couple so far im gonna overcome this addiction. But this morning when i went to the bathroom my stool was lighter then in usually is. Not yellow just a lighter brown then im used to seeing. Is this a cause for concern?
Brief Answer:
It is not a cause for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is not a cause of concern at all.
It is a sign that you are moving towards health.
Just do not worry and continue this will to quit and be healthy.
Take care and we are here to support you whenever you need.
Dr Rishi New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
It is not a cause for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is not a cause of concern at all.
It is a sign that you are moving towards health.
Just do not worry and continue this will to quit and be healthy.
Take care and we are here to support you whenever you need.
Dr Rishi New XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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