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Gas,Acidity and bloating
Sir/madam,
I have been constantly(past 2 weeks) having this issue of gas,and acidity where my left stomach hurts after eating food or even drinking water. The pain disturbed even my sleep.
Is there any sort of medication that could be suggested??
Thank you
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Two weeks of gas, acidity, left-sided stomach pain after eating or even drinking water, and pain disturbing sleep is more than routine acidity â this needs proper evaluation. Left-sided abdominal pain after food can be gastritis, peptic ulcer, or colonic issues. Pain on drinking even water suggests significant mucosal irritation. A PPI (proton pump inhibitor) taken 30 minutes before meals can help reduce acid and give relief, but the underlying cause needs to be identified if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks of treatment.
Next Steps
See a physician or gastroenterologist in person â at 2 weeks with sleep disturbance, you need a clinical examination. An upper GI endoscopy may be needed to rule out an ulcer. In the meantime, take a PPI before breakfast as per doctor's advice, eat small bland meals, and avoid spicy/oily food and caffeine. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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1. Dietary modifications- eat bland food, avoid spicy meals
Eat dinner 2 hrs before you go to sleep, avoid dairy products
2. Tab pantop 40mg on empty stomach in the morning for one week
3. Lifestyle modifications- walking, exercise for a duration of 1 hr daily, avoid stress - it aggravates your condition
Go to sleep early
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