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How Can Flatulence Be Treated?
I m a 64 year old woman and would like to know if you can recommend something for embarrassing gas that I have no control over some time? Another question I have is, can you recommend something for constipation? I have never had regular bowel movements. Maybe every 5 days or so. A nurse recommended myralax but all it did was give me gas and did not work. Thank You so much for your help! Brenda
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Wed, 22 Mar 2017
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Hello,
It is due to excess acid secretions. Consult a physician and get evaluated.
An endoscopy is required for further assessment. As of now, antacids like pantoprazole or omeprazole can be tried for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is due to excess acid secretions. Consult a physician and get evaluated.
An endoscopy is required for further assessment. As of now, antacids like pantoprazole or omeprazole can be tried for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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