Gastric enzymes are needed to break down the food substances so that the nutrients can be fully absorbed. The three main types of gastric enzymes are amylase, lipase, and protease. When the pancreas does not naturally secrete the gastric enzymes, then it can lead to conditions like malnutrition, bloating, and gassiness.
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Why do I have fluid build-up in Douglas's pouch after eating?
Query: Hello doctor, The tiniest amount of food is invariably followed by fluid build-up in my fifty-year-old friend's Douglas pouch. She suffers from severe food intolerances, diverticulosis, irritable bowel candida, bloating, mast cell issues, and insufficient production of digestive enzymes in her body.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your friend's symptoms, I propose your friend has developed acute indigestion. Let her take a tablet Simethicone 180 mg by mouth twice a day (PO) and Gaviscon syrup (Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate, an... Read Full »
Please suggest some treatment for my stomach problem.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28 year old female. I am suffering from stomach problems. The symptoms include gas trouble, acidity, high frequency of passing stools, stools are slightly dark in color and do not float (stools are smelly though). When I have irritating feeling in my stomach, lower abdomen, along... Read Full »
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