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Doctor, I get burps even if I'm drinking water, or eating any small food or anything. All this is happening since a month. I'd get stools daily but 2-3 times or someday constipation. Sometimes a lil cramp at right upper side of abdomen. Idk if it's muscle stretch or strain or what since I was going to gym too for weight loss. I checked my ultrasound it had fatty liver changes grade 1-2 rest was normal, to confirm this I went for fibroscan it showed no fatty liver CAP value was 174 kpa 3.3..I was experiencing hairfall last month more so I tested for my iron, b12 were borderline low. I took iron and b12 supplements and tested after a month, b12 and iron didn't increase. Now my b12 is 155, iron 43 and hb 11.5... I visited my nearby gastroenterologist he just gave me esomeprazole and domperidone tablets, psyllium husk and i dont know why why he gave anti depressant. And started b12 injections. He also checked for celiac disease, the report was negative. What should I do please help
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Nothing dangerous is showing in your reports - celiac negative, CAP 174 means only minimal fat in the liver, so this is functional dyspepsia with an irritable bowel pattern. Burping even on water is swallowed air plus a slow stomach, and the right upper cramp is usually gas or a gym strain, not the liver. The low-dose antidepressant is being used as a gut nerve modulator, which is correct treatment, so please do not stop it. The unfinished bit is your iron - iron 43, Hb 11.5 and hair fall despite tablets means poor absorption, worsened by taking esomeprazole with it; get ferritin done, take iron at bedtime on an empty stomach with a vitamin C tablet, and continue the B12 shots. Small frequent meals, no fizzy drinks, no meal skipping. Red flags for immediate review: vomiting blood, black stools, difficulty swallowing, or losing weight without trying. Book me on Practo and I will restructure the medicines and iron plan for you.
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Let's break down ur problems parts wise
Firstly it seems like u have irritable bowel kind of pathology so there are mixed episodes of loose stools and constipation
2ndly grade 1 or two is not a serious issue as it is reversible
3rdly sometimes due to generalised anxiety disorder our gut health gets affected so possibly that's why he/she gave antidepressants
Stay healthy and blessed
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Burping after food is due to aeropghagia or swallowing air while eating in anxious patients g
Eat slowly and do stress management and anxiety control Also you have I BS related to stress
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I’ve addressed this concern. If your symptoms are persisting despite treatment, please book a consultation with your reports for a detailed review and individualized advice.
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Follow the instructions of your doctor if not relieved then visit another specialist of take private consultancy.
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It looks like you are depressed. I need to take a full history. Can you go for a video consultation.
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Symptoms suggest GERD/functional dyspepsia with altered bowel habits. Low B12, iron and Hb 11.5 should also be addressed separately.
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Continue the prescribed treatment. B12 injections can be useful when oral supplementation has not corrected the deficiency. Iron deficiency should be evaluated for dietary deficiency and menstrual/GI blood loss.
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You can consult me with your CBC, ferritin, B12 and ultrasound/FibroScan reports for a complete review and personalized next-step plan.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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The persistent burping, constipation/loose stools and upper abdominal discomfort can occur with functional dyspepsia or IBS type symptoms, reflux, dietary factors or excessive air swallowing, but the diagnosis should be made after reviewing the examination and investigations.
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Your symptoms and the low B12, iron and hemoglobin need to be looked at together. The burping and bowel changes may be related to your digestive system, but it is difficult to say the exact reason without reviewing your complete history and reports. The negative celiac test is reassuring. Please consult me with all your recent blood reports, ultrasound/FibroScan reports and the medicines you are currently taking, so I can review everything together and guide you properly.
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Psyllium hisk needed more water to work and otherwise its causes burping also.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help u
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult
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