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What Causes Constipation, Diarrhea And Abdominal Bloating?

For the past month I have had changes in bowel movements, sometimes normal, sometimes constipation, or loose stools. I also seem to have indigestion with belching at times and increased gas. I feel bloated and uncomfortable but not any sharp pain. Discomfort is both upper and lower abdomen. Symptoms seem worse if I delay eating or eat a smaller meal. Full meals seem to relieve symptoms temporarily. I have had similar issues before but this seems to be lasting longer. I have tried calcium chews and Protonix for a few days. Gastrict noises in the lower abdomen are very noticeable when I go to bed along with gas. Symptoms seemed to have gotten worse after 10 days of amoxicillin for a sinus infections about a month ago. I am 66 years old. I take 50 mg of metoprolol, 160 mg or Diovan, 10 mg or citalopram daily, along with 600 mg Calcium supplement, Vitamin D3 1000 units, and a multi vitamin all prescribed by my cardiologist who also implanted a pacemaker for sick sinus syndrome 2.5 years ago. Otherwise I am in good health overall.
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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Pain and discomfort on empty stomach and relief on eating are suggestive of Gastritis due to increased acid secretion.
I would recommend starting an acid lowering drug like Pantoprazol along with drugs to protect gastric mucosal lining liked sucralfate gel
Also I would suggest stopping the calcium and vitamin medications as they may cause increased Acidity in stomach.
hope this helps, thank you
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What Causes Constipation, Diarrhea And Abdominal Bloating?

Pain and discomfort on empty stomach and relief on eating are suggestive of Gastritis due to increased acid secretion. I would recommend starting an acid lowering drug like Pantoprazol along with drugs to protect gastric mucosal lining liked sucralfate gel Also I would suggest stopping the calcium and vitamin medications as they may cause increased Acidity in stomach. hope this helps, thank you