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Suggest Treatment For Feeling Of Fullness Near The Ribs

I have for the past weeks experiencing an extreme fullness and like something is pushing up to my ribs, my stomach is getting big and urine and blood test states i'm not pregnant, i very uncomfortable, can't sit comfortably, with some pain. i don't know what is going on with me, and people are even asking me if i'm pregnant... NEED HELP AND ANSWER PLEASE..
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posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals).
They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief.

And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle:
1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods
2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration
3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
4. Avoid smoking & alcohol
5. Keep away stress, think positive.
6. Exercise regularly & practice meditation.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.

Wishing you a good health
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Feeling Of Fullness Near The Ribs

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals). They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief. And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle: 1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods 2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration 3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. 4. Avoid smoking & alcohol 5. Keep away stress, think positive. 6. Exercise regularly & practice meditation. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination. Wishing you a good health Take care.