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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Flatulence While Suffering From Umbilical Hernia?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Question: I use to have a habit of chewing tobacco for almost 12 years..suffered from severe SMF. Than I left that habit and after 14 years now 60-70% relieved. Now I am suffering from bloating and fluentence..I was thinking it may be because of umbilical hernia so I.undergone surgery a month back and repaired. But.still.I.suffer from same problem mainly in the evening. No burning, no.acidity except discomfort in stomach mainly in.evening. whenever I am taking.rifagut I feel well but again after stopping after 6-8 days.findingg same.problems Should I continue rifagut or any other remedy than.medicine


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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be continued but probiotic will be better option

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

Although Rifagut can be used for prolong time but it is associated with side effects so long term use should be avoided as far as possible. The prominent side effects are increase in anxiety and sleepiness. So although it helps you but if consider risk benefit ratio it may affect negatively.

In my view use of lactobacillus or probiotic will be better option for bloating and flatulence. There are multiple options available in the market and you can use one as per your choice.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Flatulence While Suffering From Umbilical Hernia?

Brief Answer: It can be continued but probiotic will be better option Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. Although Rifagut can be used for prolong time but it is associated with side effects so long term use should be avoided as far as possible. The prominent side effects are increase in anxiety and sleepiness. So although it helps you but if consider risk benefit ratio it may affect negatively. In my view use of lactobacillus or probiotic will be better option for bloating and flatulence. There are multiple options available in the market and you can use one as per your choice. I hope this helps you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.