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Acid Reflux ...have Been Taking Lansoprazole Tablets For Over 15

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Posted on Sat, 8 Dec 2018
Question: Acid reflux...have been taking Lansoprazole tablets for over 15 years. right now im experiencing bloating, chest pain below rib cage, chest squeezing, watery diareah when i miss 2 days of not taking pills and always passing gas.
Whats wrong with me ???
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It could be bacterial overgrowth

Detailed Answer:
Hi Omproduction,

What you describe sounds like small bowel bacterial overgrowth, which. Can be caused by long-term ppi. I suggest you try Simethicone for a few weeks and see your doctor for a breath test for small bowel bacterial overgrowth and possibly an antibiotic course of Metronidazole.

Hope this helps.
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Acid Reflux ...have Been Taking Lansoprazole Tablets For Over 15

Brief Answer: It could be bacterial overgrowth Detailed Answer: Hi Omproduction, What you describe sounds like small bowel bacterial overgrowth, which. Can be caused by long-term ppi. I suggest you try Simethicone for a few weeks and see your doctor for a breath test for small bowel bacterial overgrowth and possibly an antibiotic course of Metronidazole. Hope this helps.