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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Belching And Flatulence
Question: My husband burps all the time. also he farts alot. doctors here don't seam to know anythink I hope you can help me.
Brief Answer:
Could be due to Gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
Frequent burping and flatulence requires thorough evaluation in an elderly individual. I would suggest you to consult Gastroenterolgist for assessment by Gastroscopy to rule out Gastroesophageal reflux and Gastric ulcer as the underlying cause of symptoms.
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
2. High fiber diet : 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits especially citrus fruit will ensure adequate intake of fiber
3. Combination of antacid like Pantoprozole along with gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone will be helpful.
4. Defoaming agent: Simethicone based liquid antacid will be helpful in relieving flatulence
5. Avoid alcohol / carbonated / caffeinated beverage
6. Ensure intake of meals regularly. Small quantity of meals more frequently.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Could be due to Gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Frequent burping and flatulence requires thorough evaluation in an elderly individual. I would suggest you to consult Gastroenterolgist for assessment by Gastroscopy to rule out Gastroesophageal reflux and Gastric ulcer as the underlying cause of symptoms.
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
2. High fiber diet : 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits especially citrus fruit will ensure adequate intake of fiber
3. Combination of antacid like Pantoprozole along with gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone will be helpful.
4. Defoaming agent: Simethicone based liquid antacid will be helpful in relieving flatulence
5. Avoid alcohol / carbonated / caffeinated beverage
6. Ensure intake of meals regularly. Small quantity of meals more frequently.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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