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Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Gas And Bloating

Hi, I have not been able to have bowel movements for 4 days now. I have so much pain from bloating. The first day I took Metamucil, but that didn t work. Yesterday,I tried dulcolax. That did not work. Today, I went to see my doctor but yet again she told me to get more over the counter medications that are like the ones that didn t work before. I drank 2 Senna and 1 Colace. Nothing working either. I used a dulcolax suppository also, but when I tried to poop I just pooped out part of the suppository. Is it okay if I try out another suppository today? Please answer, I need answers fast.
Wed, 27 May 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

Your intestinal gas formation or bloating could be due to acute gastritis or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease or parasitic infestation (giardiasis).

Stomach bloating is caused mainly because of air swallowing known as erophagia,occurs during chewing,drinking and swallowing.

You should undergo certain blood investigations with urine and stool examination for R/M and ova or ultrasound of abdomen or gastro-intestinal endoscopy(if required), if your are suffering from this problem since long time.

If you were my patient then I will give below instructions for some relief.

1) You should take frequent small feeds rather then two large meals.
2) Pain killers should be avoided if you are taking them.
3) Avoid carbonated drinks,caffeine products.
4) The food that you are eating should be chewed well .
5) You should walk for few metres after every small meal.
6) You should not lie down or sit on the couch immediately after meal.
7) Take high fiber diet,fresh fruits which will move easily in the gut.
8) Avoid excess oil,ghee and fatty or junk foods.
9) Do Yoga and Meditation.It will help you a lot.

You can start with oflox-oz which is a very good drug specially in the treatment of gastro-intestinal infection but you should also take proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole or rabeprazole which will reduce the excess acid production in stomach.

Avoid taking so much drugs by self medicating like you mentioned all those.

In spite of all these measures, if your problem persists then you should consult your family physician or gastro-physician who will know all the relevant tests that I have mentioned to rule out any disease in the abdomen and can prescribe you appropriate medicines.

Hope this detailed answer will help you.

Wish you good health,

Regards,
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Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Gas And Bloating

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, Your intestinal gas formation or bloating could be due to acute gastritis or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease or parasitic infestation (giardiasis). Stomach bloating is caused mainly because of air swallowing known as erophagia,occurs during chewing,drinking and swallowing. You should undergo certain blood investigations with urine and stool examination for R/M and ova or ultrasound of abdomen or gastro-intestinal endoscopy(if required), if your are suffering from this problem since long time. If you were my patient then I will give below instructions for some relief. 1) You should take frequent small feeds rather then two large meals. 2) Pain killers should be avoided if you are taking them. 3) Avoid carbonated drinks,caffeine products. 4) The food that you are eating should be chewed well . 5) You should walk for few metres after every small meal. 6) You should not lie down or sit on the couch immediately after meal. 7) Take high fiber diet,fresh fruits which will move easily in the gut. 8) Avoid excess oil,ghee and fatty or junk foods. 9) Do Yoga and Meditation.It will help you a lot. You can start with oflox-oz which is a very good drug specially in the treatment of gastro-intestinal infection but you should also take proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole or rabeprazole which will reduce the excess acid production in stomach. Avoid taking so much drugs by self medicating like you mentioned all those. In spite of all these measures, if your problem persists then you should consult your family physician or gastro-physician who will know all the relevant tests that I have mentioned to rule out any disease in the abdomen and can prescribe you appropriate medicines. Hope this detailed answer will help you. Wish you good health, Regards,