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What Causes Frequent Bowel Movements And Acid Reflux In An Elderly Person?
Question:
With no change in my diet, I am having more frequent bowel movements, and am passing gas much more frequently, with much smellier gas. I am experiencing no gastrointestinal discomfort. I am 75 with very good general health and no major illnesses in my history.
With no change in my diet, I am having more frequent bowel movements, and am passing gas much more frequently, with much smellier gas. I am experiencing no gastrointestinal discomfort. I am 75 with very good general health and no major illnesses in my history.
Brief Answer:
it can be due to gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having gastritis.
I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by your doctor.
I would advise that you can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg.
A probiotic along with digestive enzyme preparation containing pepsin and fungal diastase after meals will have added benefits.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions.
Further medical management can be planned according to the clinical evaluation done by your doctor.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
it can be due to gastritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having gastritis.
I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by your doctor.
I would advise that you can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg.
A probiotic along with digestive enzyme preparation containing pepsin and fungal diastase after meals will have added benefits.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions.
Further medical management can be planned according to the clinical evaluation done by your doctor.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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