Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Bloating In An Elderly Person

Posted on Fri, 7 Apr 2017

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Question : My Mother is 88 and her stomach is bloated (she almost looks pregnant), she had an unexplained skin rash a week ago that has gone away and her throat burns when she eats/takes medications (probably reflux). Just wondering what might be causing the issue. She takes Metamucil daily and probiotics as well. She says she feels full.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
try Omeprazole 20 twice a day, any Enzyme preparation twice a day,

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic, Please try Omeprazole 20 twice a day, any Enzyme preparation twice a day, Gellucil MPS twice a day (or any antacid tablet with methyl polysiloxane)
If you can get any preparation with activated charcoal (like flatuna) please give her that also.
If she does not improve take her for CT scan.
Regards

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