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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Bloating And Cramps In Left Side Of Abdomen
Question: I have felt very bloated for the last 3 days and now have a pain/cramp in my left side. I ate some guavas (tropical fruit) twice this week and was wondering if ingesting the seeds might be the cause of my problems.
Brief Answer:
yes, it is one of the foods that causes bloating in some
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is one of the fruits that can cause bloating.
The pain/cramp may be due to retention of air or stool in the bowel.
The hot tea may help so this can be continued . It can be combined with medication normally used for reflux, they can help with bloating as well.
These medications help with bloating. The best medications for reflux are proton pump inhibitors (nexium, prilosec, prevacid, protonix) but these can take a few days to have an effect .
Pepcid, zantac may work faster for you though they are sometimes not as strong the proton pump meds.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask medications
yes, it is one of the foods that causes bloating in some
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is one of the fruits that can cause bloating.
The pain/cramp may be due to retention of air or stool in the bowel.
The hot tea may help so this can be continued . It can be combined with medication normally used for reflux, they can help with bloating as well.
These medications help with bloating. The best medications for reflux are proton pump inhibitors (nexium, prilosec, prevacid, protonix) but these can take a few days to have an effect .
Pepcid, zantac may work faster for you though they are sometimes not as strong the proton pump meds.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask medications
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My bowel movements have been very loose for the last 2 days but I feel as if I have lots of gas in my stomach and the pain is centered in my left side.
Brief Answer:
meds, pepto bismol and probiotics may help
Detailed Answer:
HI
Because the left side of the colon follows unto the rectum and then anus, it can be the site of pain associated with diarrhea or constipation.
The medications mentioned would help but since diarrhea is present, you may want to add a med such as pepto bismol as well
Probiotics, since they restore normal bacterial flora, may also help
Please feel free to ask any other questions
meds, pepto bismol and probiotics may help
Detailed Answer:
HI
Because the left side of the colon follows unto the rectum and then anus, it can be the site of pain associated with diarrhea or constipation.
The medications mentioned would help but since diarrhea is present, you may want to add a med such as pepto bismol as well
Probiotics, since they restore normal bacterial flora, may also help
Please feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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