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What Causes Sharp Abdominal Pain And Bloating?
Question: Hello
I hope to get some insight . 45 ur old women fairly healthy recent tests
Blood /cholesterol/ blood pressure/ weight all normal . My issue is that for a few weeks on and off I seem to have stomach issues where I eat and the upper part of my stomach is upset no sharp pain but just upset and I feel and get bloated . I wake up and I have a flat stomach after I eat it bloats and gets upset . I eat fqirly healthy yogurts fruits vegetables grains milk egg whites I do treat myself with something small like a piece of chocolate or a cookie but I am wondering if maybe there is something going on ... I don't drink coffee or alcohol I do suffer from ibs
I hope to get some insight . 45 ur old women fairly healthy recent tests
Blood /cholesterol/ blood pressure/ weight all normal . My issue is that for a few weeks on and off I seem to have stomach issues where I eat and the upper part of my stomach is upset no sharp pain but just upset and I feel and get bloated . I wake up and I have a flat stomach after I eat it bloats and gets upset . I eat fqirly healthy yogurts fruits vegetables grains milk egg whites I do treat myself with something small like a piece of chocolate or a cookie but I am wondering if maybe there is something going on ... I don't drink coffee or alcohol I do suffer from ibs
Brief Answer:
Dyspepsia with disturbed gut flora.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for query.
The pathophysiology of gas and flatulence is complicated.
The term gut microflora or microbiota means hundeds of species of bacteria which lives in our intestinal tractintestinal tract.These bacterias and yeast are responsible for proper digestion and fermentation of food. Hundereds of species of bacteria and yeast re found in colon of human intestine.In the same way thousands of these species florishes in our gut these bacteria play a vital role in digestuio and absorption of food.Even minor disturbances in gut microflora can lead to significant changes in gut function, including gas production.
There are various mechanism that can be related to increased flatulence belching and bloating.
Dyspepsia, in layman's language is known as indigestion. It is a term that describes discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. However, it's not a disease in itself. Dyspepsia is a group of symptoms which often include bloating, nausea and heartburn.
As ultra sound should be done initially , I would suggest you not to worry too much
Take a proton pump inhibitor like Esomeprazole 40 mg twice daily along with a prokinetic drug (eg.Domperidone) for 3 days. This will provide you symptomatic relief from symptoms of dyspepsia (you may need to obtain prescription for this from your local physician).
Antacid like Pepto bismol can be taken for few days along with it.
Any over counter probiotic should be taken for few days to provide relief in symptoms of indigestion.
Thanks.
Dyspepsia with disturbed gut flora.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for query.
The pathophysiology of gas and flatulence is complicated.
The term gut microflora or microbiota means hundeds of species of bacteria which lives in our intestinal tractintestinal tract.These bacterias and yeast are responsible for proper digestion and fermentation of food. Hundereds of species of bacteria and yeast re found in colon of human intestine.In the same way thousands of these species florishes in our gut these bacteria play a vital role in digestuio and absorption of food.Even minor disturbances in gut microflora can lead to significant changes in gut function, including gas production.
There are various mechanism that can be related to increased flatulence belching and bloating.
Dyspepsia, in layman's language is known as indigestion. It is a term that describes discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen. However, it's not a disease in itself. Dyspepsia is a group of symptoms which often include bloating, nausea and heartburn.
As ultra sound should be done initially , I would suggest you not to worry too much
Take a proton pump inhibitor like Esomeprazole 40 mg twice daily along with a prokinetic drug (eg.Domperidone) for 3 days. This will provide you symptomatic relief from symptoms of dyspepsia (you may need to obtain prescription for this from your local physician).
Antacid like Pepto bismol can be taken for few days along with it.
Any over counter probiotic should be taken for few days to provide relief in symptoms of indigestion.
Thanks.
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