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Suggest Treatment For Gas And Feeling Of Heaviness

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2014

Question: Hi, I m a 42 years male and is very upset due to my digestive problems. First of all I never have a feeling of my bowl emptiness i.e always feel heaviness. Also whole day there is gas smelly gas problem which is released without my control. But I cannot detect any foul smell, while all others around me feel the same. Gas is constantly released whole day without any sound and beyond my control. I took treatment from local Gastroenterologist, and got some temporary relief, but the situation again become the same.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
antacids and fibre supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
I have gone through the description you have provided.
I would advise you to take an antacid like omeprazole or equivalent. Fibre supplement like psyllium husk will help with the sense of in complete evacuation.
Please consult your doctor for a prescription.
Avoid milk products , beans, cabbage red meat.
Increase fruit consumption and exercise regularly
Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (22 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

I am taking the same treatment for about last six months and feeling a little improvement, but once discontinuing the medication problem is getting repeated. Please advise....

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
probiotics might help

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You might need to take these medications on a long term basis.
A short course of probiotics or rifaximin might help.
Please consult your doctor regarding a prescription

Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari