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Hi, my stomach is bloating and I thought I am pregnant. But I had tested the take home test four times. It turned out negative. Then I went to the obgyn doctor to get it tested. The result still negative. I bought Maalox from the store. You think it is a good idea to take for bloating stomach?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Since you are getting distention that is bloating of abdomen to the extent that you are feeling pregnant although you are not indicate the following: There can be an intestinal infection or obstruction and thus you need the following: Clinical evaluation and examination can lead to a probable diagnosis. Get investigations: X-ray of abdomen in standing position. Ultrasonography. Tests of stool, blood and urine. Ct scan of abdomen if required. Once the diagnosis is made it will be easy to get treated properly. Antibiotics and metrogyl along with probiotics if there is an intestinal infection. Further management as per the findings.
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Is Maalox Recommended For Stomach Bloating?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Since you are getting distention that is bloating of abdomen to the extent that you are feeling pregnant although you are not indicate the following: There can be an intestinal infection or obstruction and thus you need the following: Clinical evaluation and examination can lead to a probable diagnosis. Get investigations: X-ray of abdomen in standing position. Ultrasonography. Tests of stool, blood and urine. Ct scan of abdomen if required. Once the diagnosis is made it will be easy to get treated properly. Antibiotics and metrogyl along with probiotics if there is an intestinal infection. Further management as per the findings.