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Bloated, Discomfort, Burning Sensation In Anal Area. Been Passing Stools. Is It Due To Spicy Food?
I was passing stools well . 2 nights ago i ate a very spicy dish, ever since i have been experiencing bloating and discomfort in my stomch and also have slight burning sensation in my anal area ( like i have rubbed mint oil ). I pass stools well in the morning but the bloating and burping does not stop. Please help me.
Sat, 4 May 2013
Hi,
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Spicy foods are known to cause gastrointestinal upsets. You seem to be having two issues
1. Upper abdominal discomfort. For this I would suggest you to take sucralfate suspension in the dose of one tablespoon after each meal three times a day for at least 5 days . Avoid spicy foods. Increase the consumption of bananas and cucumber which are natural antacids.
2. Since the passage of stools is smooth you need not worry. Just take hot water fomentations for the perianal problem. That will relieve the symptoms. You can add half a sachet of magnesium sulphate powder to the tub of water in which you are going to sit for applying hot water fomentations. This remedy will give you instantaneous relief.
Regards
thanks for writing in.
Spicy foods are known to cause gastrointestinal upsets. You seem to be having two issues
1. Upper abdominal discomfort. For this I would suggest you to take sucralfate suspension in the dose of one tablespoon after each meal three times a day for at least 5 days . Avoid spicy foods. Increase the consumption of bananas and cucumber which are natural antacids.
2. Since the passage of stools is smooth you need not worry. Just take hot water fomentations for the perianal problem. That will relieve the symptoms. You can add half a sachet of magnesium sulphate powder to the tub of water in which you are going to sit for applying hot water fomentations. This remedy will give you instantaneous relief.
Regards
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