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What Causes My Stomach To Be Bloated Leading To The Inability To Take Deep Breaths Along With Slight Constipation?
Question: For the last few days my stomach has been bloated can’t seem to get a deep breath and a little constipation
Brief Answer:
It is due to gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is due to dyspeptic symptoms caused by gastritis.
You can try the following for symptomatic relief.
1. Take antacids like pantoprazole or omeprazole once daily basis preferably in the empty stomach thirty minutes before breakfast.
2. Avoid hot and spicy foods. Quit smoking and restrict the use of alcohol as it can worsen the symptoms.
3.Take sucralfate syrups five ml twice a day which prevent bloating and burning sensation.
4.Include more fiber rich foods in your diet to smoothen the bowel movements. You can use laxatives like lactulose if constipation persist.
It the symptoms persist even after these measures, you have to consult a gastroenterologist and get an endoscopy done.
Wishing you good health.
It is due to gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is due to dyspeptic symptoms caused by gastritis.
You can try the following for symptomatic relief.
1. Take antacids like pantoprazole or omeprazole once daily basis preferably in the empty stomach thirty minutes before breakfast.
2. Avoid hot and spicy foods. Quit smoking and restrict the use of alcohol as it can worsen the symptoms.
3.Take sucralfate syrups five ml twice a day which prevent bloating and burning sensation.
4.Include more fiber rich foods in your diet to smoothen the bowel movements. You can use laxatives like lactulose if constipation persist.
It the symptoms persist even after these measures, you have to consult a gastroenterologist and get an endoscopy done.
Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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