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What Could Cause Pain In The Abdomen And Bloating After Eating?

I am a 60 year old man and am not overweight. I have pain in the middle of my abdomen and bloating after eating. I sometimes feel as thought the food doesn't go down properly. My ankles are swollen in the evenings. I generally feel bad but keep trying to do my regular exercise and work.
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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hi,
Welcome to Health Care Magic and thank you for posting your query in Health Care Magic, i understand your concern.
Pain and bloating sensation of the abdomen after consuming food could be due to Acid Peptic Disease (gastritis in general terms) or due to Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
I suggest you to reduce taking spicy food, and to take capsule omez 20mg twice daily before food.
drink 4-5 litres of water per day and reduce smoking and alcohol if you are on them.
Swelling of your ankle could be because of your weight , increased blood pressure or cardiac issues.
Its better if you an ECG, ECHO and routine blood investigations done and consult a physician with your reports.
Try reducing your salt intake in food and also try reducing weight if you are more than your ideal weight range.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us if you need further assistance and i would be glad to be of help.
Take good care and wish you good health.
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What Could Cause Pain In The Abdomen And Bloating After Eating?

hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic and thank you for posting your query in Health Care Magic, i understand your concern. Pain and bloating sensation of the abdomen after consuming food could be due to Acid Peptic Disease (gastritis in general terms) or due to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I suggest you to reduce taking spicy food, and to take capsule omez 20mg twice daily before food. drink 4-5 litres of water per day and reduce smoking and alcohol if you are on them. Swelling of your ankle could be because of your weight , increased blood pressure or cardiac issues. Its better if you an ECG, ECHO and routine blood investigations done and consult a physician with your reports. Try reducing your salt intake in food and also try reducing weight if you are more than your ideal weight range. Hope this helps. Write back to us if you need further assistance and i would be glad to be of help. Take good care and wish you good health.