Hi,I am Dr. Subhankar Chakraborty (Gastroenterologist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
I am a female 45 yrs old and for the past month or so, I have stomach discomfort when I lay down. It does not bother me during the day. If I lay on my left side, it does not hurt as bad. I do have a lot of bubbly sounds and gas. I take Protonix and Diovan. Been on Protonix about 3 yrs. Can you please help me understand whats going on?
After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms can be due to increased gas production as a result of gastritis. Valsartan present in Diovan can cause increase flatulence as a side effect.
You should discuss with your treating doctor for the same. I would advise that you can take Domperidone 30 mg along with protonix(pantoprazole). This will give you relief from your symptoms. A probiotic daily will have added benefits.
Following investigations may be helpful :- 1. Endoscopy. 2. Ultrasound abdomen. 3. Liver Function Test(LFT).
A clinical examination and investigations may be be helpful in planning further medical management.
I hope this s helpful to you. Thanks.
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Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that your symptoms can be due to increased gas production as a result of gastritis. Valsartan present in Diovan can cause increase flatulence as a side effect. You should discuss with your treating doctor for the same. I would advise that you can take Domperidone 30 mg along with protonix(pantoprazole). This will give you relief from your symptoms. A probiotic daily will have added benefits. Following investigations may be helpful :- 1. Endoscopy. 2. Ultrasound abdomen. 3. Liver Function Test(LFT). A clinical examination and investigations may be be helpful in planning further medical management. I hope this s helpful to you. Thanks.