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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Flatulence While On A Weight Loss Plan
Question: Hi,
I have been on the weight loss plan "Take Shape For Life" (Medi-fast) since May of last year. I've been successful in keeping my weight off. However, the meal exchange products have soy which causes gas. I've tried many probiotics, including one that they sell. Help!! I even try and take Beano before "gassy foods".
Thanks!
I have been on the weight loss plan "Take Shape For Life" (Medi-fast) since May of last year. I've been successful in keeping my weight off. However, the meal exchange products have soy which causes gas. I've tried many probiotics, including one that they sell. Help!! I even try and take Beano before "gassy foods".
Thanks!
Brief Answer:
Diet modification and/or further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for posting query,
Firstly, you may have the following examination:
"Hydrogen Breath Test" to rule out bacterial overgrowth in the intestine
and
"Urea Breath Test" to rule out H.pylori infection.
Further advice:
- OTC Simethicone tablets and probiotics may be used in combination to combat bloating.
- Chew food well and try not to talk while chewing food as it causes more air to enters the stomach and may lead to bloating.
- Avoid drinking water in the middle and immediately after meals.
- Have small meals at regular intervals and add plain of yogurt to your meals.
- Avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans.
- Itopride medication may be used to enhance gastric motility(you may need prescription from your local physician for this).
Hope this helps, feel free to ask further.
Wish you good and sound health.
Regards
DrTayyab Malik
Diet modification and/or further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for posting query,
Firstly, you may have the following examination:
"Hydrogen Breath Test" to rule out bacterial overgrowth in the intestine
and
"Urea Breath Test" to rule out H.pylori infection.
Further advice:
- OTC Simethicone tablets and probiotics may be used in combination to combat bloating.
- Chew food well and try not to talk while chewing food as it causes more air to enters the stomach and may lead to bloating.
- Avoid drinking water in the middle and immediately after meals.
- Have small meals at regular intervals and add plain of yogurt to your meals.
- Avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans.
- Itopride medication may be used to enhance gastric motility(you may need prescription from your local physician for this).
Hope this helps, feel free to ask further.
Wish you good and sound health.
Regards
DrTayyab Malik
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