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What causes bloating, stomach cramps, and bowel movement multiple times a day?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old, and my digestion is always a concern for me, but I am having bloating, stomach cramps, stool discharge 3-4 times a day since last month. There is no blood found in the stool, and the stool test confirmed a few macrophages in the stool. Often sound comes from the abdom... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand you must be very upset about your problem. Well, the symptoms you mention seem to be occurring due to irritable bowel syndrome with functional dyspepsia. Irritable syndrome is a gastrointestinal entity where the patient has abdominal pain, which chan... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from digestion issues, mostly bloating, from more than seven months. While taking medicines, I was feeling fine, and once I stopped them, my symptoms recurred. My present symptoms include indigestion, constipation, improper motions, low appetite, weight loss, inability t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As far as your questions are concerned, the following are my answers. Just go on an empty stomach so that if required, they can do an endoscopy. All the tests can be performed on an empty stomach.I person... Read Full »
How to treat recurrent constipation and stomach bloating?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing stomach issues like constipation for the past several years, for which I have been taking Isabgol for the past decade. For the last four to five years, the constipation was increased, for which I have shown the physician who, after doing a physical examination, said... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I do not know if your treating physician and gastroenterologist told you about avoiding gas-forming diets, reducing weight, and some regular routine exercise? I agree with the possibility of IBS. However, it is always important to rule out diabetes, cholesterol... Read Full »
Even after consuming medicines for stomach disorders, I still feel bloated. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking Librax, Pantocid DSR, Colospa X, syrup Sucrafil O 10 ml, and Levosulpiride. I am still feeling bloated. I feel discomfort after taking any food. I am sending you a picture of my belly. Would you please let me know if it is bloating or body fat? I am 5.5 feet and 152.12 Ibs.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you consult a specialist and take the following medicines with their consent. Take syrup Tricaine MPS (Oxetacaine, Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium, and Simethicone) two teaspoon every 8 hours for one month. Please perform the following investigations: 1) Li... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old female. I need medical advice. I have stomach bloating. The food I eat at night feels like it comes back to my mouth and it has this bitter and acidic taste. I feel nauseous because of this. I have mild chest pain and abdominal pains as well. I did an H.pylori blood ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Your problem is explainable by your weight and partly explained by the course of antibiotics you are taking. And there are certain other things like diet, lack of exercise, and underlying endocrinological problem... Read Full »
Can IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) cause kidney stones?
Query: Hello doctor,I have constant dull pain under my right rib that has lasted over a month, accompanied by upper-middle abdomen discomfort, gas, and bloating. The pain is followed by indigestion when eating a large meal of something like pizza. I am passing stool two times a day. Sometimes it is hard, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reading your query and analyzing your reports, I feel you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Do you ever have pain once you are asleep? Do you have any anxiety issues? What medicines have you taken till now? Please revert with the asked details for better hel... Read Full »
Can drinking water help irritable bowel syndrome?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 43-year-old male suffering from stomach bloating and gas problems after every diet for the last fifteen months. Usually, I take a normal quantity of food of my age. I play badminton weekly for six days for two hours and use to drink plenty of water daily. I do not have sugar, bloo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. You may be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Use a high-fiber diet with fruits and vegetables, avoid milk products, caffeinated drinks, and alcohol. Use tablet Normaxin (Chlordiazepoxide + Clidinium Bromide) twice a day ... Read Full »
What causes epigastric pain and bloating?
Query: Hi doctor, I had upper abdominal swelling for months, along with tight chest or asthma-like symptoms, which is more difficult to breathe out. Ventolin does not make much of a difference. I am taking Pantoprazole for GERD, which does not make a difference if I take it or not. Small meals seem to mak... Read Full »
Dr. Arbab Muhammad Kashif Khan
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How is your sleep, and at what time do you feel such symptoms? Do you have any symptoms of anxiety-like increased heartbeat, headache, dryness of mouth? Do you have any pain in the epigastrium? Have you tried any other medication with Pantoprazole (Pronotix)? Please ... Read Full »
Can indigestion cause stomach bloating and acid reflux?
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe bloating, indigestion, and acid reflux attacks. It feels like a big break is in my stomach that will not digest. I get stomach convulsions, and the only thing that gives me some relief is a hot bath and ginger. I have pressure in my head, and I get lightheaded and dizzy that... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Indigestion is a common thing to happen to anybody in a lifetime. Your current body weight seems the main trigger for your symptoms. When the abdominal fat is excess, it compresses the stomach and small bowel, which are gas-filled organs. They can be easily compresse... Read Full »
Are bloating, light bleeding, tender breast, and weight gain side effects of Lutera?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been using Lutera but recently, I started having some problems. I have been bloated and my period began on the 14th (it usually lasts for four to six days), so the assumption was that it would conclude on the 19th. It is 23rd and I am still lightly bleeding, but my breast are t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lutera has multiple side effects and is not really good contraception. In fact, all oral contraceptives are not a very good option as contraceptives. Bloating, weight gain, irregular spotting, are a few side effects. Larger and other bad side effects are marked suppr... Read Full »