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Can Estroven Be Taken For Abdominal Bloating?
Hello, I had a hysterectomy in 2012. I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE in 2001. Diagnosed with Shogrens in 2017. I have belly bloat and I don t go to the bathroom regular for bowel movements and I have gained weight. Should I take an over the counter med like Estroven to help with the bloating?
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
Hi,
For the bloating dyspepsia may be the cause before taking the on counter medicine it is advisable to change the diet first, try to avoid the fatty, oily food, heavy meal, second is infection need to be ruled out too, on tentative basis tablet Metronidazole twice in day can be taken, along with this tablet Omeprazole is also advisable and it has to be continued for few weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtar Husain
For the bloating dyspepsia may be the cause before taking the on counter medicine it is advisable to change the diet first, try to avoid the fatty, oily food, heavy meal, second is infection need to be ruled out too, on tentative basis tablet Metronidazole twice in day can be taken, along with this tablet Omeprazole is also advisable and it has to be continued for few weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtar Husain
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