Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Stomach Bloating And Gastritis
Hi, so for two weeks now I have had abdominal issues. It started with lots of gas and some degree of bloating on my left side and very loud bowel sounds from the left side. This lasted three days and the bloating and gas went away. Since then I have had much fainter noises coming from the left side of my abdomen. Typically when I am sitting and studying quietly or lying down quietly. These bowel sounds are borderline loud enough to be heard by others. I palpated my abdomen personally and it feels like hard on the left than the right side. The percussion of the left is a little bit more dull. I have no GI symptoms other than slightly above average gas of late. Is this an emergency? What could this possibly be? I have a primary care appointment for Friday.
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
Hello
I had gone through your question diligently and I will try to help you out in best possible way
Bloating can be related to Aerophagia ( swallowing of air) due to use of carbonated drinks, smoking ans ill fitted denture
This can also be caused by Acid reflux or indigestion and food allergy, which can be manged with certain dietary and life style modifications like Avoid fatty fried spicy and junk food or carbonated drinks
Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
You can take curd, cold milk or fruit juices
You should not stay hungry, have something to eat at frequent intervals because hunger increase acid production
Avoid smoking and alcohol
relaxation exercises to allay anxiety and stress.
Don't lie down immediately after eating something
If you can provide me more details like your age and presence of any other metabolic illness like diabetes or thyroid and liver disease , I will be able to help you better
In my opinion you should consult a gastroenterologist for an endoscopy and X ray chest to rule out hiatus hernia if it does not improve.
Hope this answers your question
Thanks and regards
I had gone through your question diligently and I will try to help you out in best possible way
Bloating can be related to Aerophagia ( swallowing of air) due to use of carbonated drinks, smoking ans ill fitted denture
This can also be caused by Acid reflux or indigestion and food allergy, which can be manged with certain dietary and life style modifications like Avoid fatty fried spicy and junk food or carbonated drinks
Have lots of fresh fruits and vegetables
You can take curd, cold milk or fruit juices
You should not stay hungry, have something to eat at frequent intervals because hunger increase acid production
Avoid smoking and alcohol
relaxation exercises to allay anxiety and stress.
Don't lie down immediately after eating something
If you can provide me more details like your age and presence of any other metabolic illness like diabetes or thyroid and liver disease , I will be able to help you better
In my opinion you should consult a gastroenterologist for an endoscopy and X ray chest to rule out hiatus hernia if it does not improve.
Hope this answers your question
Thanks and regards
I find this answer helpful
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....