Suggest Remedy For Indigestion And Gas After Endoscopy

Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2015

Question: Hi, I'm 36 years old , I recently had a upper endoscopy, I've been diagnosed with gastritis, I'm on 40mg of Nexium. my problem is when I drive a car I usually feel like I can't breath , it's almost like gas or indigestion. Any info would be appreciated? ??

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

It looks like you have symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease in addition to gastritis.
Nexium takes care of both gastritis and GERD.

In addition lifestyle/dietary changes are also important.
- Weight reduction if obese
- Avoid alcohol and smoking ( If you have these habits).
- Avoid coffee, citrus, chocolates, fatty food, tomatoes
- Avoid eating full stomach. Eat multiple smaller meals.

I presume you are not an asthmatic.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (50 minutes later)

I'm not asthmatic , I am a smoker and 25 pounds over weight, the biggest problem I have is it seems to happen when I drive. could that position intensify the gas/ indigestion?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
No, the position does not worsen the symptoms.
But if you are wearing tight fitting clothes and the belt is tight, then the symptoms may worsen in that position.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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