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Is Bloating Indicative Of Air In The Diaphragm?

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Question : My rad tech friends said they saw air in my diaphragm/stomach. Is that true? is that why I've been very bloated for almost a month?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes air is appreciated in x ray.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query,
Have seen your details and reports,
Yes air in stomach could be appreciated on an XRay film.
I would suggest you to take a Nexium 40mg twice daily for few days along with a good quality probiotic to get relief from gas and bloating.
Improper digestion and fermentation of food causes production of gas and bloating.
Try to avoid raw vegetables.
Take lots of yoghurt and curd in food.

Regards!




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Is Bloating Indicative Of Air In The Diaphragm?

Brief Answer: yes air is appreciated in x ray. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query, Have seen your details and reports, Yes air in stomach could be appreciated on an XRay film. I would suggest you to take a Nexium 40mg twice daily for few days along with a good quality probiotic to get relief from gas and bloating. Improper digestion and fermentation of food causes production of gas and bloating. Try to avoid raw vegetables. Take lots of yoghurt and curd in food. Regards!