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How To Deal With Constant Bloating In Lower Abdomen?

I had gastritis now for 5 weeks...been to my PD at least 5 times...on nexium and mylanta...i have constant bloating after eating and gas bubbles in lower abdomen.both sides...I also am on Ativan 1 mg 3 x day for anxiety and I see a therapist, I am 21 years old...Do I need tests run...my PD says no
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Your gastritis can be because of infection by a bacteria named H.pylori. Upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy should be done to rule out the bacteria as a cause of your gastritis, if gastritis is not responding to Neksium and Mylanta.

It can be because of infection of intestinal mucosa with the bacteria. H. pylori bacteria burrow into the cells of the stomach lining and cause gastritis. H. pylori is the most common cause of gastric ulcers and gastritis. Ten percent of those infected with H. pylori may develop an ulcer. An untreated H. pylori infection may also progress into peptic ulcer disease or stomach cancer later in life.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar
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How To Deal With Constant Bloating In Lower Abdomen?

Hi, Your gastritis can be because of infection by a bacteria named H.pylori. Upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy should be done to rule out the bacteria as a cause of your gastritis, if gastritis is not responding to Neksium and Mylanta. It can be because of infection of intestinal mucosa with the bacteria. H. pylori bacteria burrow into the cells of the stomach lining and cause gastritis. H. pylori is the most common cause of gastric ulcers and gastritis. Ten percent of those infected with H. pylori may develop an ulcer. An untreated H. pylori infection may also progress into peptic ulcer disease or stomach cancer later in life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ramesh Kumar