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Suggest Treatment For Growling Of Stomach

Hello doctor, I am 24yrs old, female. When i go to sleep, my stomach starts worst grumbling even after taking proper food. I couldnt sleep till 3 at night because of this problem. My doctor prescribed me for endoscopy and it shows i dont have problem. Since i cant have good night sleep, doctor prescribed me pantocid 40mg for 1 week. But even after 2 months, it still persists. I need your advise.
Wed, 7 Feb 2018
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Growling of stomach particularly at night irrespective of the foods taken and continued for 2 months in spite of Pantocid indicate the following reasons:
SIBO that is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
Subacute intestinal obstruction.
Gas producing foods like nuts, intolerance to certain foods.
Gallbladder disease.
This can be diagnosed well by the following:
X-ray of abdomen in standing position.
Ultrasonography of abdomen.
Tests of stool for three consecutive days.
Tests of blood for liver, pancreas and thyroid functions.
CT scan of abdomen, Colonoscopy and biopsy may be needed.
Clinical evaluation by a Gastroenterologist and correlation with the reports to get a proper management can help you.
ALso identify the factors like stress, anxiety, foods and beverages that instigate or enhance the problems and get these corrected.
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Suggest Treatment For Growling Of Stomach

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Growling of stomach particularly at night irrespective of the foods taken and continued for 2 months in spite of Pantocid indicate the following reasons: SIBO that is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Subacute intestinal obstruction. Gas producing foods like nuts, intolerance to certain foods. Gallbladder disease. This can be diagnosed well by the following: X-ray of abdomen in standing position. Ultrasonography of abdomen. Tests of stool for three consecutive days. Tests of blood for liver, pancreas and thyroid functions. CT scan of abdomen, Colonoscopy and biopsy may be needed. Clinical evaluation by a Gastroenterologist and correlation with the reports to get a proper management can help you. ALso identify the factors like stress, anxiety, foods and beverages that instigate or enhance the problems and get these corrected.