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Is Discomfort In Stomach Normal If Had Herbalife Diet Medication?

Hi, I started herbalife diet about 6 weeks ago and I have been drinking shake and tea in the morning and evening; I have been eating salad and fruit and chicken for lunch. I have been starting to get a knulling discomfort in my stomache, is this normal?
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Allergic reaction or side effects to any of the constituents present in the Herbalife diet medication- in this case, symptoms will reduce with discontinuing the medication.

2. Infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with:
1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone (to be taken half an hour before food)
2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily.
3. Maintain adequate hydration by O.R.S.
4. Antibiotics based on culture reports.

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper physical examination done to find out the exact cause.
Investigations like complete blood count, stool examination & Ultrasound scan of abdomen will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause for the symptoms.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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Is Discomfort In Stomach Normal If Had Herbalife Diet Medication?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to: 1. Allergic reaction or side effects to any of the constituents present in the Herbalife diet medication- in this case, symptoms will reduce with discontinuing the medication. 2. Infection or inflammation in the Gastrointestinal tract. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with: 1. Tablet Pantoprazole + Domperidone (to be taken half an hour before food) 2. Anti spasmodics like Dicyclomine preparation twice daily. 3. Maintain adequate hydration by O.R.S. 4. Antibiotics based on culture reports. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult a Gastroenterologist & get a proper physical examination done to find out the exact cause. Investigations like complete blood count, stool examination & Ultrasound scan of abdomen will be helpful in detecting any pathological cause for the symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing a good health. Take care.