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What Is The Best Medication For Revealing Bloats?

I typically dont have many bouts of gas. Recently I have had a lot of gas in various forms, hiccups included. I also have a lot of pressure under my diaphragm. Standing helps to relieve it sometimes. Anything around my waist seems to make it worse. Also my bra puts extra pressure there as well and causes it to hurt worse. I also feel very bloated. I have tried at different times, gas-x, tums, metamucil, apple cider vinegar none of these have helped. What can I do to help relieve this pain and what might be causing it?
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach.
An Ultrasound scan of Abdomen & upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals).
They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief.

And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as:
1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods.
2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration.
3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc.
4. Avoid smoking & alcohol.
5. Keep away stress, think positive.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing a good health.
Take care.
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What Is The Best Medication For Revealing Bloats?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post is attributed to accumulation of gas secondary to increased acid production in the stomach. An Ultrasound scan of Abdomen & upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Pantoprazole preparation (to be taken twice a day before meals) & antacid gel (to be taken after meals). They prevent formation of excess acid in the stomach & provide symptomatic relief. And it is also needed that you take certain precautions regarding your diet & lifestyle, such as: 1. Take soft, plain, non-spicy foods. 2. Drink lots of water to maintain adequate hydration. 3. Avoid fast foods & gas producing food products like cabbage, etc. 4. Avoid smoking & alcohol. 5. Keep away stress, think positive. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Wishing a good health. Take care.