Gas from suspect hiatal hernia
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Hi folks
Had a nightmare month. Was ill and retching up nasty stuff from stomach for over 2 weeks and not eating. It also felt like my midriff had been stamped on. GP suspected winter vomiting bug at that point. I also got oral yeast as a result. Have been on rehydration stuff, Gaviscon and yeast treatment and started back eating a few days ago. Waiting for tests re suspected hernia as either the sole or maybe a contributory factor. But in the meantime how do I deal with the painful intermittent gas that builds up pressure at the top of my chest and which I can't seem to relieve? The Gaviscon doesn't touch it. Changing diet and lifestyle of course but I wondered if anyone had any tips?
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tay56201 chris2
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Hi, Yes I do have a tip for you. Start your day with smoothie fruit meal" very important (on an empty stomach), for example 2 oranges,2 apples, 2 kiwi fruit, a bunch of raspberry or blackberry or blueberry, and one banana. But remember you must wait 2-3 hours approximately before your next meal, and no tea or coffee, basically do not eat or drink absolutely nothing for 2-3 hours.
At the same time start talking a good quality probiotic supplement daily.
I personally believe Kefir is the best" read about it?
Best wishes buddy
joanna17875 chris2
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hi chris
i would push for an endoscopy to get definative answers in the meantime, extremely low fat food, small amounts.
regards
welshexport chris2
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lefax capsules I use them occasionaly to relieve gas been on Omep for 24 years had a hernia since 1985. weird condition sometimes I can eat till the cows come home and not have a problem. other times I eat a few potatoes and up all night with acid. Still can't work it out I think most of it is stress related
welshexport
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haven't eaten any dairy or fruit for years as well as tomatoes cucumber all cause excess acid
chris2
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Thanks folks. Have already started on the probiotics. Can't do any harm anyway. I didn't mention the hiccups because it sounds trivial but it isn't if they start in the middle of the night or just because you started drinking a glass of water. I once had them for an hour. Sometimes they resolve spontaneously and sometimes I can stop them by drinking something else. So hiccup tips also welcome!