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Suggest Remedy For Vomiting,diarrhea,bloating And Constant Pain

I am a 65 female who began to vomit and then have diarrhea at 2am this morning. My abdomen feels like it is always full--distended--bloated no matter how much I eliminate. My center abdomen and all the way up under my breast ache, have constant pain, and make me feel like I can t breathe well. I have taken only Pepto Bismol throughout the day, a few sips of water, one half of a diet coke. I have never felt this miserable .What can it be?
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

Stomach bloating is caused mainly because of air swallowing known as erophagia.

The other causes are irritable bowel syndrome,dyspepsia, constipation ,celiac disease,sprue,bowel obstruction etc.

If you have abdominal bloating or distension with vomiting,diarrhoea and constant pain then you should start some medication like proton pump inhibitors (pantoprazole),antispasmodics,pain killers with avoid excess carbohydrates and fatty foods, avoid oily and spicy foods.

You can continue pepto bismol which you are taking but you may also need to take appropriate antibiotics.

You should do some routine blood works,ESR,electrolytes and if required then ultrasound abdomen.

With symptomatic treatment you will feel better within 2 to 3 days and If you still have these problems then you should go to gastroenterologist to treat underlying cause.

Regards,
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Suggest Remedy For Vomiting,diarrhea,bloating And Constant Pain

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, Stomach bloating is caused mainly because of air swallowing known as erophagia. The other causes are irritable bowel syndrome,dyspepsia, constipation ,celiac disease,sprue,bowel obstruction etc. If you have abdominal bloating or distension with vomiting,diarrhoea and constant pain then you should start some medication like proton pump inhibitors (pantoprazole),antispasmodics,pain killers with avoid excess carbohydrates and fatty foods, avoid oily and spicy foods. You can continue pepto bismol which you are taking but you may also need to take appropriate antibiotics. You should do some routine blood works,ESR,electrolytes and if required then ultrasound abdomen. With symptomatic treatment you will feel better within 2 to 3 days and If you still have these problems then you should go to gastroenterologist to treat underlying cause. Regards,