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Sugges Treatment For Gastric And Constipation Problem

Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2014

Question: I'm having a regular gastric and constipation problem. I usually eat outside normal food.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. For good bowel movements three things are essential - 1. Taking enough fiber in diet 2. Drink lot of fluids 3. Having good physical activity. So you all you need to do is eat lot of vegetables and fruits, drink enough fluids and do brisk walking for at least 30 minutes per day. What exactly do you mean by gastric problem? Regards, Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Hi Dr Kini, Thank you for your prompt advice. Gastric problem means indigestion and Gas problem. This happens quite often. I started to have only salad or milk in night that too 3-4 hour prior sleep and try to have as much as water as I can from since last couple of weeks. But I haven't noticed have significant effect except I'm not having acidity now. Earlier I used to have hyper acidity water I ate. Thank & Regards... XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (46 hours later)

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX According to you you feel better now as far as the acidity issue is concerned. So far the other issue of constipation you can follow what I have told you earlier - 1. High fiber diet. You can also taken fiber supplements like cremadiet 2. Drink enough fluids 3. Adequate physical activity I dont know whether by increased gas you mean increased flatus or increased burping. For increased flatus, you take supplements like simethicone and galto. For increased belching you can take medications like Ganaton total once a day before breakfast. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar