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Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Infections In Diabetic Men With Severe Stomach Bloating

have had hard stools and only one or two time a week for years. But lately I had stomach bloating, also pain in my stomach getting in and out of my jeep. I am a 69 year male with diabetes, high blood pressure. I am very active. Early this year I was treated for an intestine infection. I felt much better for several months but now it seem to come back. Should I of had other test to fine out why I had the infection.
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Guidelines for this present issue :

Prime suspicious of cause is intestine motility related issue from
diabetic gastroparesis .
Needs to be evaluated with basic lab tests for infection including complete blood counts , stool microscopy ; ultrasound of the abdomen
& pelvis with upper GI endoscopy .

Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet till possible .
Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , carbonated drinks .

Avoid over eating , prolong fasting .
Avoid resting upto 2 hours after meals .
Fix your timing of breakfast , lunch , dinner till possible .

Have regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .

Intake of Proton pump inhibitors as omeprazole or pantoprazole on empty
stomach 1 hour prior to lunch ; antacid syrups as mylanta or others ,
antibiotics , gastro prokinetic agents , pro biotics according to the advise of your doctor helps .

Keep your BP , blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight under control .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .

Regards .

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Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Infections In Diabetic Men With Severe Stomach Bloating

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Guidelines for this present issue : Prime suspicious of cause is intestine motility related issue from diabetic gastroparesis . Needs to be evaluated with basic lab tests for infection including complete blood counts , stool microscopy ; ultrasound of the abdomen & pelvis with upper GI endoscopy . Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet till possible . Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , carbonated drinks . Avoid over eating , prolong fasting . Avoid resting upto 2 hours after meals . Fix your timing of breakfast , lunch , dinner till possible . Have regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA . Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Avoid stress , anxiety . Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours . Intake of Proton pump inhibitors as omeprazole or pantoprazole on empty stomach 1 hour prior to lunch ; antacid syrups as mylanta or others , antibiotics , gastro prokinetic agents , pro biotics according to the advise of your doctor helps . Keep your BP , blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight under control . Wishing you fine recovery . Feel free to ask any further doubts . Regards .