Suggest Treatment For Gas And Acidity Issues

Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2015

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Question : I am suffering from gas and acidity problem for past several years. Sometimes I also felt heavy chest with vomiting sensations. right side chest muscles and rib cage are also under pain
constantly with a lasting period about couple of weeks. It gets better itself without any medical attention. Please advice.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upper endoscopy&abdominal ultrasound advised for further evaluations...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

Your problems with gas and acidity might be related to possible gallbladder and/or stomach issues. Upper endoscopy together with abdominal ultrasound are advised to determine the right diagnosis.

For the moment, I advise to take:
- buscopan when you have the pain
- antacids after meals and PPIs to optimize stomach pH.

It is also very important to avoid taking those foods that would aggravate your gas and stomach hyperacidity problems like:
- nuts
- citrus
- caffeinated drinks
- alcohol
- smoking,etc.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj