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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain And Gas When Suffering From Kidney Stones
Question: My brother has had kidney stones in the past. He is experiencing stomach pains in between meals, along with gas. I told him he might have an ulcer as anxiety runs in our family, our mother had a bleeding ulcer in her mid fifies. I also told him he should try some Mylanta. He will see his Dr. next week but in the meantime can the Mylanta be helpful or harmful. Thank you
Brief Answer:
It won't do any harm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the symptoms you've described are usually caused by either peptic ulcer or gallbladder problems (biliary colic, cholecystitis).
Mylanta won't do any harm in either case.
I would suggest reducing fat intake, because it increases the load on the stomach and causes more bile to be excreted (thus affecting a potentially malfunctioning gallbladder). I would also advise him to eat in moderation and prefer small and frequent meals instead of a single large meal.
I hope he gets better soon!
Contact me again if you'd like me to provide more details.
Kind Regards!
It won't do any harm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the symptoms you've described are usually caused by either peptic ulcer or gallbladder problems (biliary colic, cholecystitis).
Mylanta won't do any harm in either case.
I would suggest reducing fat intake, because it increases the load on the stomach and causes more bile to be excreted (thus affecting a potentially malfunctioning gallbladder). I would also advise him to eat in moderation and prefer small and frequent meals instead of a single large meal.
I hope he gets better soon!
Contact me again if you'd like me to provide more details.
Kind Regards!
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