
Would Pain Across The Abdomen And Mostly On The Right Along With Gas Be Something Serious?

Managing gas pains
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Gas pains can be very problematic at night. The condition can be mainly managed with life style changes. Here are few tips to help relieve gas pains
- Eat small frequent meals. Make sure to avoid very heavy dinnner.
- Avoid sugar substitutes, dairy and carbonated drinks
- Avoid fatty, fried food
- You can take enzyme supplement like alpha galactosidase (brand name:beano) available over the counter to help breakdown carbohydrates in diet.
- Exercise regularly-walk at least for 30 minutes per day
- Continue Mylanta
- Apply heat pad on abdomen if you start noticing pain.
Hope this answers your question.
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi

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