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Question: Hello I am a 47 year old women who has been having upper stomach issues in and off for 3 weeks it feels like every time I eat about an hour later I feel pain sometimes gas I do suffer from ibs ans I have been told in the past that I had gastritis but not sure what to make of this any suggestions
Brief Answer:
Dyspepsia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query.
Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Degradation of undigested food in the intestines by the intestinal bacteria would lead to the excess gas formation.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Dyspepsia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query.
Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Degradation of undigested food in the intestines by the intestinal bacteria would lead to the excess gas formation.
In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
Hopefully that should help.
Let me know if I could help further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello thank you I am wondering if I should get a ultrasound as at times an hour after I eat I get the upper stomach pains but sometimes on the left rib area that comes and goes
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
As pain is involving the left side i.e tail of pancreas, spleen, etc ultrasound is not a good choice.
If you want to go for a test go for a CT scan abdomen.
Follow up with reports.
Awaiting.
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
As pain is involving the left side i.e tail of pancreas, spleen, etc ultrasound is not a good choice.
If you want to go for a test go for a CT scan abdomen.
Follow up with reports.
Awaiting.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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