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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Acid Peptic Disease
Question: My husband has been having trouble with discomfort and hardness of his upper abdomen just below the sternum. He can't eat much without it causing additional discomfort. He's having regular bowel movements and hasn't had much "heartburn." He has heart disease and wide mouth diverticuli, has had colostomy and reversal - recently had hernia repair where stoma was located.
Brief Answer:
Symptoms possibly due to acid peptic disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Going by description of symptoms, the cause of discomfort in upper abdomen is likely to be due to Acid peptic disease.
Following could be the predisposing factors
1. Decreased intake of fiber in diet
2. Decreased intake of water
3. Irregular intake of meals
4. Stress and anxiety
5. Lack of adequate sleep
I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure good intake of water
2. High fiber diet
3. Antacid and stomach acid suppressant like Pantoprozole along with gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone will be helpful.
4. Avoid caffeinated / carbonated / alcohol beverages
5. Small quantity of meals more frequently
6. Avoid lying down or sleeping immediately after meals
It should definitely help. If the symptoms do persist then kindly consult your physician for further clinical examination and assessment.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life. Wish you a very Happy New year 2015
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Symptoms possibly due to acid peptic disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Going by description of symptoms, the cause of discomfort in upper abdomen is likely to be due to Acid peptic disease.
Following could be the predisposing factors
1. Decreased intake of fiber in diet
2. Decreased intake of water
3. Irregular intake of meals
4. Stress and anxiety
5. Lack of adequate sleep
I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure good intake of water
2. High fiber diet
3. Antacid and stomach acid suppressant like Pantoprozole along with gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone will be helpful.
4. Avoid caffeinated / carbonated / alcohol beverages
5. Small quantity of meals more frequently
6. Avoid lying down or sleeping immediately after meals
It should definitely help. If the symptoms do persist then kindly consult your physician for further clinical examination and assessment.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life. Wish you a very Happy New year 2015
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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