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What Causes Bloating After Meals And Food Getting Stuck?
Hi I'm 60 living in the uk. I was diagnosed with Achalasia two years ago when I had a barium study because of suspected hiatus hernia. At Xmas just gone I was under servere stress and suddenly after only experiencing mild bloating after meals I now seem to be going down hill fast. I feel uncomfortable in my mid chest and back area and food seems to hang about in my gullet. I am so frightened. I have seen my GP and a general surgeon but they seem totally diinterested because I can swallow and have had little to no real Achalasia symptoms in the past.
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Take simethicone medicine.
-Avoid chewing gum.
-Limit your intake of carbonated drinks.
-Avoid foods that cause gas, such as vegetables in the cabbage family, dried beans, and lentils.
-Eat slowly and avoid drinking through a straw.
-Use lactose-free dairy products (if you are lactose intolerant).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Take simethicone medicine.
-Avoid chewing gum.
-Limit your intake of carbonated drinks.
-Avoid foods that cause gas, such as vegetables in the cabbage family, dried beans, and lentils.
-Eat slowly and avoid drinking through a straw.
-Use lactose-free dairy products (if you are lactose intolerant).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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