HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Severe Abdominal Cramps With Bloating And Belching

I am having bad stomach cramping and spasms above the belly button. It is hard to lay on stomach and hurts more when I lay down. I have had normal bathroom. This was preceded by 2 days or bloating and gurgling stomach. I m not sure what to do to treat it or if I need to go to the doctor. I just finished an antibiotic yesterday and I am taking clindamycin.
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

The symptoms you are experiencing like bloating/ gurgling are due to alteration of intestinal flora by the antibiotics you have been used recently.

The stomach cramps and spasms up to the belly button are due to excessive intestinal gas.

If I was your caring doctor would advise as following :
- avoid foods that would increase gas
- take probiotics to optimize intestinal flora
- take otc simethicone to relieve gas
- increase fluids intake
- Antispasmodic meds will help ease cramps and spasms

If no improvement should consult further with your doctor.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Severe Abdominal Cramps With Bloating And Belching

Hi, I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns. The symptoms you are experiencing like bloating/ gurgling are due to alteration of intestinal flora by the antibiotics you have been used recently. The stomach cramps and spasms up to the belly button are due to excessive intestinal gas. If I was your caring doctor would advise as following : - avoid foods that would increase gas - take probiotics to optimize intestinal flora - take otc simethicone to relieve gas - increase fluids intake - Antispasmodic meds will help ease cramps and spasms If no improvement should consult further with your doctor. Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana