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What Causes Bloating And Gas In Chest Area After Taking Nexium?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015
Question: I have had blood tests and ultrasound, everything came back good. I started taking Nexium a month ago , I'm getting bloated and extreme gas that feels taped in my chest . it feels like I'm short of breath? could it be the Nexium or possibly a hiatal hernia?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nexium not the cause, reflux or hiatal hernia to determine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Your symptoms are not related to nexium use. Possible causes include reflux or hiatal hernia. Upper endoscopy is necessary to determine the final diagnosis.

For the moment, I advise to :
- avoid foods that would trigger gas like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.
- eat often and small portions
- take simethicone for bloating
- take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (5 days later)
thank you Doctor, great answer
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
hi
you are welcome

wish you good health
Dr.Kler
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Bloating And Gas In Chest Area After Taking Nexium?

Brief Answer: Nexium not the cause, reflux or hiatal hernia to determine Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concern. Your symptoms are not related to nexium use. Possible causes include reflux or hiatal hernia. Upper endoscopy is necessary to determine the final diagnosis. For the moment, I advise to : - avoid foods that would trigger gas like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc. - eat often and small portions - take simethicone for bloating - take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora Hope it was of help! Dr.Klerida