Had Bloating Problem. Endoscopy Showed Mild Gastritis. Asked To Consume Neksium Empty Stomach. Can Flax Seed Be Taken?

Posted on Tue, 20 Aug 2013

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Question : I had bloating problem since last 2 yrs. Done endoscopy. Report says: Lax GE junction, Mild gastritis. Doc has asked to consume a single neksium empty stomach every day. got good result. i am continuing . Can i consume Flax seed....................will it help me to recover?????????????? it is healthy???

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 days later)

Brief Answer:
Flax seed may not help to recover from bloating.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.

Flax seed may not help you recover from abdominal bloating problem.
It contains antiooxidants which may be beneficial in heart disease and cancer.
But there is no evidence that it may help to recover from bloating.
I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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