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What Causes Left-sided Abdominal Bloating While Having Hiatal Hernia?
Question: I am having extreme bloating in the esophogeal area near my stomach on the left side. I have been trying to get back on the Omeprazole (40 mg). I am very sensitive to medications and wondered if this was the problem. I started to take it again on Thursday, after the extreme bloating occurred. I had not been on it for a couple of weeks. I had gall bladder surgery on XXXXXXX 14th, and after two weeks, I seemed to be okay. We went on vacation and I was good for about 10 days, and then the extreme bloating came back, which I thought was associated with the gall bladder. I also have a hiatal hernia, which I am guessing this is associated with. I have a call into the dr.'s office but have not heard back from them. So, I have had this since last Thursday, and don't know what to eat or drink. So far, I've had water today and a little bit of liquid squash soup (no chunks). It feels like inflammation. Thank you~
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I don't have access to my x-rays.
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I don't have access to my x-rays.
Brief Answer:
Stomach Bloating after Vacation / Under Evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM.
I reviewed facts of your query in context to your health issues.
I also reviewed your worry of your stomach bloating being from gall bladder operation,which you underwent lately.
My opinion-
It doesn't seem that your hiatal hernia is related to left sided stomach bloating in the given situation.
Cause of your extreme stomach bloating on left side- is mostly from accompanied IBS with Entero-Colitis, which you contracted during food ingested during your Vacation,which you had lately.
Indigestion and lack of appetite is the result of the infection you have from food induced entero-colitis.
You are right in thinking it due to inflammation- which is in your bowels, from IBS(Irritable Bowel Disease) causing bloating in your case.
The disturbed diet since last Thursday is your worry.
Do's Suggested-
In the given situation-act on following suggestions-
Be on bland diet, with liquid porridges of rice / potato without spices and chilies for next 2 weeks.
Reduce on fatty/spicy non-vegetarian diet x 2 weeks to avoid aggravation from bile acid flooding of bowels,which could increase stomach bloating and IBS in your case.
Be on vegan diet -with solid volumes increased over next 2 weeks gradually.
Add Butter Milk with banana x 2 weeks, which would would detox your bowels soon.
Medicines suggested-
Tab Lactobacillus -Ds- 2-3 weeks
Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin with anti-protozols-like Metronidazole x 7 days(prescription medications, so please get them from your doctor)
Tab Vit B12 / Folic acid with mineral supplements .
Stool/ ova/cyst test to treat bowel infection contracted during Vacation, would help to plan duration of the above treatment.
Take scripts from family doctor to avoid inconvenience from brand non-availability.
Next appointment-
After 2 weeks to review treatment .
If you update more information/ details upon these suggestions,I would give further suggestions on medicines to correct your health issues.
If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229
Dear, if you don't have any further query in this regard, Do close this query with YOUR pleasing and feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.
If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,
You are most Welcome herewith !!
Good Day!!
Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N. XXXXXXX Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Stomach Bloating after Vacation / Under Evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear !! Thanks for your query to HCM.
I reviewed facts of your query in context to your health issues.
I also reviewed your worry of your stomach bloating being from gall bladder operation,which you underwent lately.
My opinion-
It doesn't seem that your hiatal hernia is related to left sided stomach bloating in the given situation.
Cause of your extreme stomach bloating on left side- is mostly from accompanied IBS with Entero-Colitis, which you contracted during food ingested during your Vacation,which you had lately.
Indigestion and lack of appetite is the result of the infection you have from food induced entero-colitis.
You are right in thinking it due to inflammation- which is in your bowels, from IBS(Irritable Bowel Disease) causing bloating in your case.
The disturbed diet since last Thursday is your worry.
Do's Suggested-
In the given situation-act on following suggestions-
Be on bland diet, with liquid porridges of rice / potato without spices and chilies for next 2 weeks.
Reduce on fatty/spicy non-vegetarian diet x 2 weeks to avoid aggravation from bile acid flooding of bowels,which could increase stomach bloating and IBS in your case.
Be on vegan diet -with solid volumes increased over next 2 weeks gradually.
Add Butter Milk with banana x 2 weeks, which would would detox your bowels soon.
Medicines suggested-
Tab Lactobacillus -Ds- 2-3 weeks
Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin with anti-protozols-like Metronidazole x 7 days(prescription medications, so please get them from your doctor)
Tab Vit B12 / Folic acid with mineral supplements .
Stool/ ova/cyst test to treat bowel infection contracted during Vacation, would help to plan duration of the above treatment.
Take scripts from family doctor to avoid inconvenience from brand non-availability.
Next appointment-
After 2 weeks to review treatment .
If you update more information/ details upon these suggestions,I would give further suggestions on medicines to correct your health issues.
If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229
Dear, if you don't have any further query in this regard, Do close this query with YOUR pleasing and feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.
If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,
You are most Welcome herewith !!
Good Day!!
Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N. XXXXXXX Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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