Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Bloating While Having Emphysema

Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016

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Question : I have emphysema and stomach bloating almost cripples me to the extent of not being able to get out. I have asked a few doctors what they think and they tell me not to gulp air with my food, this is not the case with me, I eat like a bird with manners. A couple of weeks ago I was required to use Cephalex 500 for an infection in a wound. Walla, the bloating immediately disappeared completely for the first time in years I could eat normally without all the anti gas meds have you any idea what might be the problem. Unfortunately gas back immediately after finishing the antibiotics.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
then you probably have a H-Pylori infection in the stomach.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, then you probably have a H-Pylori infection in the stomach. Please get a breath/stool IgG test for H Pylori.
Also do a routine stool examination for other infections.
If positive, your doctor can give you a complete course for your infection.
Also take Pro-biotics. This will build up immunity against stomach infections.
You can revert back.
Regards

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