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Suggest Remedies For Gastric Problems

I have been having gas in the middle of my stomach upper area ever since I ate some ice cream on sunday. I am lactose intolerant. I have been taking over the counter acid reducer that says it relieves heartburn, sour stomach, etc. Am I taking the wrong thing?
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
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Hi welcome to health care ...

You should avoid dairy product if you are having lactose intolerance ..

For gas problem that is function bowel problem acid reducer drug can be taken if acidity associated ...

For gas simethicone tablet or digene syrup that also contain simethicone can be taken..

If constipation present and severe enough than ispghula husk with milk can be taken for that...

Avoid gas forming food like ...
-Onion
-Turnip
-Cabbage
-Cauliflower etc

Take care

Hope this will help

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Suggest Remedies For Gastric Problems

Hi welcome to health care ... You should avoid dairy product if you are having lactose intolerance .. For gas problem that is function bowel problem acid reducer drug can be taken if acidity associated ... For gas simethicone tablet or digene syrup that also contain simethicone can be taken.. If constipation present and severe enough than ispghula husk with milk can be taken for that... Avoid gas forming food like ... -Onion -Turnip -Cabbage -Cauliflower etc Take care Hope this will help If needed physician consultation for examination