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What Causes Abdominal Bloating And Heartburn?
Hello. For the past few days, I ve been experiencing bloating, heartburn, and a tight throat. It seems to get worse after I eat. I even dry heaved a few times last night. Today I took some Pepcid and Nexium, but I m not getting better. Is this serious?
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of abdominal bloating and heartburn which seems to be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, gas pains, ulcerative colitis and could be due to irritable bowel syndrome.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Avoid intake of large meals at a time and take small and frequent meals.
- Eat light , avoid non spicy and heavy food and eat fibrous diet.
- Keep drinking warm water throughout the day .
consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ultrasound , stool test and endoscopy. Doctor may prescribe omeprazole , laxative , antibiotics like ornidazole and albendazole.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of abdominal bloating and heartburn which seems to be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease, gas pains, ulcerative colitis and could be due to irritable bowel syndrome.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Avoid intake of large meals at a time and take small and frequent meals.
- Eat light , avoid non spicy and heavy food and eat fibrous diet.
- Keep drinking warm water throughout the day .
consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ultrasound , stool test and endoscopy. Doctor may prescribe omeprazole , laxative , antibiotics like ornidazole and albendazole.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Hi welcome to the health care magic
Here it seems you have viral gastritis with acid reflux...
So for that omeprazole capsule prescribed for two weeks
Avoid excess spicy foods...
Heavy fatty meal restricted...
Head elevated while sleeping
Excess tea, coffee and smoking avoided
Cooked oatmeal help in soothing
Fruits taken more and small meals preferred
If your condition not improving than yes further work up with USG or endoscopy might needed and before that if needed antibiotic course prescribed
Consult physician for examination
Here it seems you have viral gastritis with acid reflux...
So for that omeprazole capsule prescribed for two weeks
Avoid excess spicy foods...
Heavy fatty meal restricted...
Head elevated while sleeping
Excess tea, coffee and smoking avoided
Cooked oatmeal help in soothing
Fruits taken more and small meals preferred
If your condition not improving than yes further work up with USG or endoscopy might needed and before that if needed antibiotic course prescribed
Consult physician for examination
I find this answer helpful
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