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Suggest Medications For IBS In Elderly Woman With Lactose Intolerance

58 year old woman = with lactose intolerance, and I think irritable bowel, but now have feeling of fullness and and discomfort in epigastric region, especially after eating. It feels like there is a band around my epigastric region and the lower ribs in that region are slightly painful when palpated. Started about one week ago, and is gradually becoming more tender.
posted on Wed, 8 Nov 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Guidelines for this situation

- Avoid dairy products , fat , cheese , non veg , milk , cheese , puddings
till possible .
- Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , organic fresh fruits ,
legumes , fresh curd .
- Intake of PPI as omeprazole on empty stomach , pro biotics with
lacto bacillus give better recovery .
- Check to have regular smooth bowel evacuations , in case of
constipation bulk forming laxative should be used with consultation of
your doctor .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear take care .
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Suggest Medications For IBS In Elderly Woman With Lactose Intolerance

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Guidelines for this situation - Avoid dairy products , fat , cheese , non veg , milk , cheese , puddings till possible . - Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , organic fresh fruits , legumes , fresh curd . - Intake of PPI as omeprazole on empty stomach , pro biotics with lacto bacillus give better recovery . - Check to have regular smooth bowel evacuations , in case of constipation bulk forming laxative should be used with consultation of your doctor . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards dear take care .