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What Causes Belching And Diarrhoea?
I have an 84 y/o father that, since May 3rd, has had several episodes of belching which taste bad followed by diarrhea which dissipates in a few days. He said he does not have much of an appetite. His Dr sent him for a barium test to check for a GI blockage which came back negative. The Dr recommends seeing a gastroenterologist for further testing. My question is: what possible conditions can cause such symptoms as he is having?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of belching and diarrhea which seems to be due to disturbance of electrolytic balance of body. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like
-gastroesophageal reflux disease
-food intolerance , food allergy
-bacterial or viral infection
-parasitic infection or inflammatory bowel disease.
Need not to worry. You should not lay down immediately after having food. You should walk and exercise daily. Take oral rehydrating solution as well. You should take small quantity of food and avoid large intake at a single time. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like ornidazole , albendazole , omeprazole along with loperamide. You should eat light and non spicy , eat fresh fruits and vegetables and eat fruits like banana.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of belching and diarrhea which seems to be due to disturbance of electrolytic balance of body. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like
-gastroesophageal reflux disease
-food intolerance , food allergy
-bacterial or viral infection
-parasitic infection or inflammatory bowel disease.
Need not to worry. You should not lay down immediately after having food. You should walk and exercise daily. Take oral rehydrating solution as well. You should take small quantity of food and avoid large intake at a single time. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like ornidazole , albendazole , omeprazole along with loperamide. You should eat light and non spicy , eat fresh fruits and vegetables and eat fruits like banana.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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