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What Causes Stomach Bloating After Food?
why do i get bloated everytime i eat food and after dinner i blow up like a cow im 58 year old female and i cant get rid of the feeling, i just had a colonoscopy and an procedure down my throat i just like to be able to eat and drink, citrus drinks and maranara sauces and pizza and other rich food even milk sometimes make it irritating.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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I have evaluated your query in details .
* This is in relation with different possible causes as
- gastritis or duodenitis - ulcer stomach or duodenum - digestive
enzyme disturbances - liver disorders - biliary tract issues
- pancreatic pathologies - certain food related - other systemic
disorders affecting gastrointestinal tract .
* Guidelines for better recovery
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 , hot beverages
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 .
Maintain 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 .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* This is in relation with different possible causes as
- gastritis or duodenitis - ulcer stomach or duodenum - digestive
enzyme disturbances - liver disorders - biliary tract issues
- pancreatic pathologies - certain food related - other systemic
disorders affecting gastrointestinal tract .
* Guidelines for better recovery
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 , hot beverages
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 .
Maintain 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 .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
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