Question 1

I'm having a real struggle with gas. No matter what I eat, it just keeps forming, and it's got me so frustrated. I went on a diet to try to manage it, but now my blood pressure's tanked, and I'm feeling this intense pain on the left side of my chest. It's making it hard for me to breathe. I'm feeling pretty worried about all of this. Can you help me figure out what's going on and what I should do?

Accepted Answer

To help with your gas problem, you can try taking Omeprazole (brand name Prilosec) 20mg once daily before breakfast to reduce stomach acid production. Simethicone (brand name Gas-X) can also be helpful in relieving gas symptoms. For your low blood pressure, increasing your salt intake and staying hydrated can be beneficial. If you are experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing, it is important to seek immediate medical attention as these could be symptoms of a heart condition.

Question 2

I'm really concerned right now. A couple of months ago, I had typhoid, but everything seemed fine afterward. I did an ultrasound and all my tests came back normal, so I went back to my usual diet. But recently, after a weekend of drinking more alcohol than usual, I experienced a hangover that felt really strange. I went to the hospital, and while most of my liver function test results were normal, my bilirubin levels were highBilirubin Total was 2.2, Direct was 0.9, and Indirect was 1.3. The ultrasound showed nothing abnormal, though. My doctor prescribed some ursodeoxycholic acid tablets and anti-reflux meds, and suggested we repeat the liver function test after 15 days. I'm pretty worried about this whole situation. Could this be linked to my past typhoid, or did the alcohol play a bigger role? What should I be keeping an eye on? This is stressing me out.

Accepted Answer

Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 3

I've been experiencing some trouble after meals, like having dosa or just a simple meal. My stomach doesn't seem to digest it well, and my belly becomes really hard and heavy. It's making it difficult for me to focus on work, and I get really restless to the point where I just want to close my eyes and sleep. Sometimes it feels like the gas from my stomach is reaching my head. Ive started taking Liv 52 tablets, but I'm not seeing any improvement. I drink 3 liters of water daily, eat chappati and veggies, and even walk about a kilometer after meals, but the problems still there. Can you help me figure out what's going on?

Accepted Answer

You're experiencing persistent digestive discomfort, bloating, and fatigue despite a relatively healthy diet and lifestyle, and considering your symptoms, it's possible that you may have underlying issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), slow digestion, or gut sensitivity, so consider consulting a gastroenterologist for personalized guidance and potential testing, and in the meantime, you may want to try additional strategies like eating smaller, more frequent meals, incorporating digestive-friendly foods like ginger, yogurt, and fermented vegetables, and stress-reducing techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to help alleviate your symptoms.

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