Question 1

I've been dealing with gas issues for the past three years, and it's been pretty uncomfortable. I keep burping a lot, and if I press on my stomach, more gas comes out. I've noticed mucus in my stool toosometimes it's like a yellow jelly, sometimes it's white, or sometimes there's nothing at all. On top of that, I experience mild stomach and abdominal pain and constipation. A few months back, it was this weird mix of loose stools and then suddenly hard stools. It's kind of normal now, but still, sometimes it's hard, and when I pass stool, I get even more gas and mild upper stomach pain. There's also some bloatingnot always after eating, but just randomly. And occasionally, with the yellow mucus, there's this long worm-like thing about 3 to 5 inches long. Any idea what might be going on with me? I'm getting a bit worried about it.

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of gastrointestinal issues such as gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or even a parasitic infection. To address these symptoms, I recommend the following: 
1. For frequent burping and gas: You can try taking Simethicone (Gas-X) 125mg tablets as needed to help relieve gas and bloating. 
2. For mucus in stool and abdominal pain: You can try a probiotic supplement like Align Probiotic Supplement to help restore the balance of good bacteria in your gut.
3. For constipation and irregular bowel movements: You can try a gentle laxative like MiraLAX (Polyethylene Glycol 3350) to help soften stools and promote regular bowel movements.
4. For possible parasitic infection: It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper testing and treatment with medications such as Albendazole or Mebendazole, if necessary. 
Please note that these recommendations are general in nature and it is important to consult with a healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 2

Ive been experiencing this pain that gets worse after eating, and its been going on for three years now. I had an abdominal ultrasound, but nothing unusual came up. Some days I dont feel any pain at all. Over the past three years, I've lost about 12 kg, but I've also started walking more, so maybe that's why. Im now 45 kg and I'm 5 feet 3 inches tall. Should I be worried about this weight loss, or does it seem like it's just from being more active? Any idea what could be causing the pain?

Accepted Answer

You may be experiencing symptoms of gastritis, which is inflammation of the stomach lining. This can cause pain that worsens after eating. Since nothing was found on the abdominal ultrasound, other possible causes could be considered such as acid reflux or peptic ulcer disease. Some common medicines available for gastritis include Pantocid, Omez, and Rabicip. These medications help reduce stomach acid production and provide relief from symptoms. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 3

I'm really into fitness and have been for the past few months. I used to have 5 egg whites a day, but to get more protein, I increased it to 10. I usually eat them after my workout. Lately, I've been having gastric issues and even started experiencing back pain. I heard that these problems could be connected, like maybe the back pain could be because of too much egg white consumption and the gastric issue. Is there any truth to this?

Accepted Answer

yes back pain might be because of gastritis. reduce consumption of eggs.

I'm really worried because I've been having this left side stomach pain for nearly a year now, and it seems to be getting worse each day. What can I do about it?

Persistent stomach pain on the left side that's worsening over time may indicate an underlying condition such as gastritis, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, or diverticulitis; consider consulting a gastroenterologist

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