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Suggest Treatment For Constipations And Flatulence
i have trapped gas and constipation. I have Acid Reflux. I took milk of magnesia and tums and ginger tea. I took prilosec and zantac at nite, but the sharp pains keep coming back. It was my upper left back and now my stomach. I have indigestion . what can i do to get rid of the gas. I also took some gas x (simethicone) Thx
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
Hallow Dear,
The medicines you are taking are quite good for your problem; however you will have to modify your life-style. Change your eating habits.
1. You should not eat more at a time, instead have short but frequent feeds. You may have 6 feeds a day.
2. Eat only bland diet.
3. After eating or drinking anything, you should not lie down for at least one hour, instead walk for some time.
4. Have regularity in eating timings.
Acid reflux is one of the complication of amoebiasis or worm infestation. The former can be treated by Metronidazole while later can be treated by Albendazole. Please report to your family doctor who will advise you on these medicines and their doses.
Acid reflux can occur due to stress also. If you have any stress, please manage it, my be with the help of a counsellor, if needed.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
The medicines you are taking are quite good for your problem; however you will have to modify your life-style. Change your eating habits.
1. You should not eat more at a time, instead have short but frequent feeds. You may have 6 feeds a day.
2. Eat only bland diet.
3. After eating or drinking anything, you should not lie down for at least one hour, instead walk for some time.
4. Have regularity in eating timings.
Acid reflux is one of the complication of amoebiasis or worm infestation. The former can be treated by Metronidazole while later can be treated by Albendazole. Please report to your family doctor who will advise you on these medicines and their doses.
Acid reflux can occur due to stress also. If you have any stress, please manage it, my be with the help of a counsellor, if needed.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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