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What Could Ulcer,stomach Bloats With Smelly Farts Suggest?
so i was recently diagnosed with an ulcer. i quit smoking stated eating 5 fruits and veggies a day walking 2 miles a day and now i have the absolute worse farts you have ever smelt. my stomach gets all sorts of bloated. i havent last a bit of weight and could stand to loose a few im a bigger kindof girl. so no weigh loss, watching what i eat, exercising, quit smoking and now this!! im taking2 pepcids a day and carafate 4 times a day. my farts are so stinky so now im taking gas x i dont mind farting i know you have to but im farting like 5 xs in one hour if not more. please help
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Farting may be due to altered bowel flora or Irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel problems, etcetera.
Avoid dairy products and gluten containining food. Avoid spicy food, alcohol, smoking and caffeine drinks.
Use tablet simethecon. If symptoms do not improve, please consult your doctor who will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Farting may be due to altered bowel flora or Irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel problems, etcetera.
Avoid dairy products and gluten containining food. Avoid spicy food, alcohol, smoking and caffeine drinks.
Use tablet simethecon. If symptoms do not improve, please consult your doctor who will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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