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What Causes Gastric Problem,vomiting Tendency And Tastelessness?
Hi my name is Kowshik and i am from Bangladesh.
From few months i am facing some problems like:-
1. Gastric Problem
2. Vomiting tendency
3. No taste to eat any kind of food.
btw, i was a smoker and when i started to face these problems, i quite smoking from that day.
From few months i am facing some problems like:-
1. Gastric Problem
2. Vomiting tendency
3. No taste to eat any kind of food.
btw, i was a smoker and when i started to face these problems, i quite smoking from that day.
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to GERD, in which there is reflux of acid from stomach due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Smoking acts as a risk factor & it is appreciable to know that you have quit smoking.
Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (which prevent acid formation in stomach)+ Domperidone preparations (strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux)
So, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to GERD, in which there is reflux of acid from stomach due to relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Smoking acts as a risk factor & it is appreciable to know that you have quit smoking.
Management consists of:
1. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
2. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine and alcohol.
3. Medical management- Proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole, Pantoprazole (which prevent acid formation in stomach)+ Domperidone preparations (strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux)
So, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
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