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What Causes A Feeling Of Fullness, Indigestion And Strain In Upper Chest Area?

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Question : stomach feels full after meal...weird strain in upper chest region... indigestion seen in stools...
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Parasitic infection and malabsorption is possible.

Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query. Parasitic infection and malabsorption is possible in your case. Get a stool routine test to rule out this. Parasitic infection like Giardia can cause this. Taking a short course antibiotics like Tinidazole helps in that case. Deworming by anti helminthic drugs like albendazole , taking probiotics or natural probiotics like yogurt , kefir , banana etc is good also.
Taking H2 blockers like Ranitidine ( Zantac) twice daily for 5 days will be helpful to clear the discomfort. This is available as over the counter. Avoid milk , wheat and wheat products till this resolves.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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What Causes A Feeling Of Fullness, Indigestion And Strain In Upper Chest Area?

Brief Answer: Parasitic infection and malabsorption is possible. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Parasitic infection and malabsorption is possible in your case. Get a stool routine test to rule out this. Parasitic infection like Giardia can cause this. Taking a short course antibiotics like Tinidazole helps in that case. Deworming by anti helminthic drugs like albendazole , taking probiotics or natural probiotics like yogurt , kefir , banana etc is good also. Taking H2 blockers like Ranitidine ( Zantac) twice daily for 5 days will be helpful to clear the discomfort. This is available as over the counter. Avoid milk , wheat and wheat products till this resolves. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.