Hi,
From your complaints in the query, it looks like you are suffering from severe
gastritis with or without
duodenitis. Stomach and intestinal organs have internal protective membranous layer which protects them from the acid and other enzymes. Gastritis is the condition in which the protective layer get inflamed and damaged. Infection, alcohol, spicy foods, fast foods, high fatty food, obesity, poor lifestyle and diet habit are the reason for the gastritis. Oesophagus is also involved, if the lower esophageal sphincter is defective. It is called as gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
Upper
esophagogastroduodenoscopy helps to find the involvement of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum. Prolonged injury to the lining epithelium cause gastric and
duodenal ulcer which starts bleeding shows as dark coloured stools. Whenever there is exposure to unhealthy food, results in diarrhoea. Intestinal gas formation is one of the symptoms of
indigestion. The undigested food particles were acted upon by intestinal bacteria results in gas formation.
Consult a gastroenterologist soon for further assistance.
Proton pump inhibitors, H2 receptor blocker, antacid and digestive enzymes, antibiotic therapy are the possible drugs for managing gastritis, duodenitis and GERD.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pradeepraj, General & Family Physician