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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Belching, Diarrhea And Profuse Sweating
Question: I have continuing belching and intestinal gas after a bout of diarrhea two years ago. i have had all the blood and stool tests and upper & lower intestinal scope, and MRI of pancreas. I also have night sweats and now have developed psoriasis. Doctors can't find the culprit. I got this at the same time we hired a new employee who was having stomach problems, who we eventually fired due to what we suspect were drug problems. any ideas?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/62 - bout of diarrhea 2 years ago - continuing belching and intestinal gas - continuous feeling of swollen throat making swallowing more difficult - stuffy sinus - blood and stool tests, upper and lower GI endoscopies - MRI Pancreas - night sweats - psoriasis - no diagnosis - same time when a new employee was hired had stomach problems and fired due to drug problems - wants to know further...
Read your history and reports well and understood the concerns.
When all the reports are normal, the most probable cause should be considered is IBS, that is irritable bowel syndrome.
Swollen throat feeling may be due to the belching allowing reflux like GERD the stomach contents and acid to come up the throat and causing the problem.
Stress and/or anxiety can cause such problems more frequently.
Intolerance to certain foods can develop any time in life.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
- Control of the stress and/or anxiety
- Make a list of the foods and beverages that instigate or enhance your problems and to stop them altogether. Do not listen to any one else as this is very subjective and specific for each individual. Keen observations by you, your family members and close friends can help you to identify these.
- No aerated drinks
- Very slow eating of food, well chewed and swallowed slowly.
- Small frequent feeds.
- Early dinner and not to sleep for at least for one hour after dinner; walk around after dinner.
- Digestive enzyme supplements, probiotics and activated charcoal tablets may help.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
as explained in details.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/62 - bout of diarrhea 2 years ago - continuing belching and intestinal gas - continuous feeling of swollen throat making swallowing more difficult - stuffy sinus - blood and stool tests, upper and lower GI endoscopies - MRI Pancreas - night sweats - psoriasis - no diagnosis - same time when a new employee was hired had stomach problems and fired due to drug problems - wants to know further...
Read your history and reports well and understood the concerns.
When all the reports are normal, the most probable cause should be considered is IBS, that is irritable bowel syndrome.
Swollen throat feeling may be due to the belching allowing reflux like GERD the stomach contents and acid to come up the throat and causing the problem.
Stress and/or anxiety can cause such problems more frequently.
Intolerance to certain foods can develop any time in life.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
- Control of the stress and/or anxiety
- Make a list of the foods and beverages that instigate or enhance your problems and to stop them altogether. Do not listen to any one else as this is very subjective and specific for each individual. Keen observations by you, your family members and close friends can help you to identify these.
- No aerated drinks
- Very slow eating of food, well chewed and swallowed slowly.
- Small frequent feeds.
- Early dinner and not to sleep for at least for one hour after dinner; walk around after dinner.
- Digestive enzyme supplements, probiotics and activated charcoal tablets may help.
I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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