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Suggest Treatment For Indigestion And Severe Stomach Pain

It s the middle of the night and I have severe stomach ain due to indigestion - I suspect following on fron large fatty meal preceding night. I have some Eno in the cupboard 8 years outside its use-by date. Can I safely use it? Any other suggestions please?
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Hello,
Thank you for asking at HCM.

The stomach pain can be aggravated by fatty meal the night before. I would not feel comfortable to advise use of tablets that are 8 years that have expired, it is such a long time since they are expired.

what I would recommend is:
1- antiacids, these are over the counter and can be bought in stores also.
2- if you do not have access of antiacids than do a baking soda with sugar dilution with water and drink it to help at the moment.
3- Make sure you eat frequent small amount of food and drink frequent small amount of liquids
4- avoid alcohol drinks, sparkling drinks and drinks with caffeine (COLA, energy drinks), avoid smoking, avoid fried food and fatty food.
5. Omeprazole would be a great pill to use for stomach pain.
6. if no improvement you will need to see a doctor
7. if you are above 40 years old than a fibrogastroscopy (examination of the stomach) might be indicated.

Hope this is helpful and answers to your question

Best regards

Dr Antoneta
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Suggest Treatment For Indigestion And Severe Stomach Pain

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. The stomach pain can be aggravated by fatty meal the night before. I would not feel comfortable to advise use of tablets that are 8 years that have expired, it is such a long time since they are expired. what I would recommend is: 1- antiacids, these are over the counter and can be bought in stores also. 2- if you do not have access of antiacids than do a baking soda with sugar dilution with water and drink it to help at the moment. 3- Make sure you eat frequent small amount of food and drink frequent small amount of liquids 4- avoid alcohol drinks, sparkling drinks and drinks with caffeine (COLA, energy drinks), avoid smoking, avoid fried food and fatty food. 5. Omeprazole would be a great pill to use for stomach pain. 6. if no improvement you will need to see a doctor 7. if you are above 40 years old than a fibrogastroscopy (examination of the stomach) might be indicated. Hope this is helpful and answers to your question Best regards Dr Antoneta