Know How Our iCliniq Doctor Helped Relieve Stomach Issues After a Night Out

The patient approached our iCliniq doctor having stomach problems for three weeks. He felt bloated and felt that food wanted to come up. Last year, he had the same problem and was sent for a colonoscopy, endoscopy, and CT scan. But everything was fine. Three weeks ago, the same stomach problem recurred after a day of drinking, with dull pain and discomfort on the left side of his abdomen and rib that came and went. He was able to eat, but his stomach filled up very quickly. For the past three weeks, he has been on medication. After taking the medication, he felt better, but he still had stomach problems. He was not sure if he should seek emergency treatment or continue taking the medication.

Our iCliniq doctor took a close look at the patient's medical history. The doctor explained to the patient that it could be alcohol-related gastritis, as the symptoms started three weeks ago after drinking alcohol. Other possible reasons could be unusual eating habits and medications. There was no need to repeat endoscopy, colonoscopy, and computed tomography because the patient had these examinations in the past and the results were normal. Our doctor advised the patient to take the same medications that he had taken previously. It took 10 to 14 days for the symptoms to completely disappear. Our doctor also instructed the patient to follow a light diet for a few days, not to eat out, not to eat spicy foods, and not to drink alcohol. If symptoms persisted, the patient could take an antacid syrup after each meal. Our doctor prescribed a drug to increase gastric activity, which acts against vomiting and as an appetite stimulant.

The patient thanked our doctor. He adhered to the diet and medication for two days. Then he drank again and ate poorly. When he was given a light diet and medication, he was able to hold his food and eat a little more. He felt a malaise that came and went. The color of the stool was light yellow.His family doctor said he had a bout of gastritis. For the first few days, he had trouble eating, but now he could eat a little more.

Our iCliniq doctor said that the symptoms might improve with time. The medications our doctor prescribed reduced the acidity of the stomach and promoted healing. Our doctor recommended that the patient avoid alcohol, spicy foods, eating out, and greasy foods for a few days. He could eat home-cooked food. Our doctor advised the patient to eat small meals frequently instead of eating all at once. The patient should walk for 5 to 10 minutes instead of lying down immediately after meals. The patient was instructed to eat dinner about two to three hours before bedtime. The yellow color of the stool was normal. Our doctor explained that the warning color of stool was red blood, maroon, or black stool. The yellow, brown, dark brown, and green color of the stool was not alarming.Our doctor recommended that the patient follow a light diet for a few days until the current gastritis had completely subsided.

The patient thanked our doctor for explaining everything to him in detail. He was satisfied with the answers.