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Suggest Remedies For Gastric Problems In A 57-year-old?

What can be a cause of my body, suddenly, at age 57, now not processing foods as in earlier stage of life ... now, excessive gas. I had a stomach blockage about 8 yrs ago, but, all has been well as to that. Was told by ER Dr, at that time, Women your age have gas. I hate it! Should I take / safe to take GasX?
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Still , you are so young so need not to take any tension as age related diseases.
Do these measures , may be useful for you.
Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks.
It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours before you lie down.
To help control the stomach GAS ( acid ) , one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or spicy food or greasy foods.
Also take some antacid ( normally )but if you feel excessive gas then you may need drugs like PPI .
Anxiety , stress , tension are other factors aggravate gas or acid , so if , possible avoid.
Hope this will help you.
Good luck.
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Suggest Remedies For Gastric Problems In A 57-year-old?

Hi Still , you are so young so need not to take any tension as age related diseases. Do these measures , may be useful for you. Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours before you lie down. To help control the stomach GAS ( acid ) , one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or spicy food or greasy foods. Also take some antacid ( normally )but if you feel excessive gas then you may need drugs like PPI . Anxiety , stress , tension are other factors aggravate gas or acid , so if , possible avoid. Hope this will help you. Good luck.