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Suggest Treatment For Flatulence

Hi, I am a 17 year old girl who for the past almost 10 months has been dealing with constant gas, belching and minor bloating. I've went to my doctor who has suggested things such as activia, laxatives and the gas relief pill but nothing has seemed to have an effect. The gas starts in the morning when i wake up and continues throughout the day. Sometimes i can go to make a bowel movement and the gas will stop but only until i eat something else. My bowel movements are also difficult for me to have and the stool is hard and small. I can eat virtually anything and it gives me gas. The gas doesn't have an odor to it, it's like it's just air. Sometimes my stomach and the area between my lower abdomen and leg on both the left and right sides just growl like crazy, sometimes even causing discomfort a bit. Because of this issue i have been stressed and i've had severe anxiety, i get nervous just being around anyone for fear of flatulence and it's driven my self esteem to an all time low. At times my nerves seem to cause gas too. I'm going to a College Campus live-in in 2 weeks and i need this problem to be gone or atleast controllable by then. Please help! :(
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* The issues seems in relation with digestive enzymes disturbances or gut
flora disturbances with motility related issues .

* Primary guidelines for better outcome :

Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet till possible .
Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits .
Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , carbonated drinks .

Avoid over eating , prolong fasting .
Avoid resting upto 2 hours after meals .
Fix your timing of breakfast , lunch , dinner till possible .
Avoid late night parties , dinners .
Keep the head end of the bed elevated for 30 degrees when resting .

Have regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA .
Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming .
Avoid stress , anxiety .
Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours .

Intake of Proton pump inhibitors as omeprazole or pantoprazole on empty
stomach 1 hour prior to lunch ; antacid syrups as mylanta or others according to the advise of your doctor helps .

Keep your BP , blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight under control .
Later on may need ultrasound or upper GI endoscopy according to the progress .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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Suggest Treatment For Flatulence

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * The issues seems in relation with digestive enzymes disturbances or gut flora disturbances with motility related issues . * Primary guidelines for better outcome : Prefer soft , light , bland , vegan diet till possible . Consume more of whole grains , cereals , pulses , legumes , organic fresh fruits . Avoid all oily , spicy , non veg , hot beverages , junk foods , carbonated drinks . Avoid over eating , prolong fasting . Avoid resting upto 2 hours after meals . Fix your timing of breakfast , lunch , dinner till possible . Avoid late night parties , dinners . Keep the head end of the bed elevated for 30 degrees when resting . Have regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA . Avoid smoking , alcohol if consuming . Avoid stress , anxiety . Manage to have regular sound sleep of 8 hours . Intake of Proton pump inhibitors as omeprazole or pantoprazole on empty stomach 1 hour prior to lunch ; antacid syrups as mylanta or others according to the advise of your doctor helps . Keep your BP , blood sugar , cholesterol , body weight under control . Later on may need ultrasound or upper GI endoscopy according to the progress . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards .