I am facing severe gas, bloating, burning sensation in the stomach and burping since the past 3 years. Doctors said its because of anxiety. I am on PPI for last 1 year and when I stop taking them the problem comes back. I also have a tobacco consumption habit. What should I do?
My first advice would be that tobacco does affect your stomach lining by making the mucosal layer weaker - which is causing your burning sensation. The PPI that you take are causing your stomach acid to grow weaker and causing your bloating and gases to form. Our first order of treatment would be to heal your mucus layer which has to work in conjunction with you reducing your tobacco consumption even if its 50%. After which we have to focus on slowly tapering the PPI. This will be a long process. For now I can suggest you to start taking DGL licorice tea 30 mins before your meals and take ashgourd juice early in the morning to stabilize your gut lining. And take a low spice, easy to digest, nutritious diet to keep the load on the system less while the body heals itself. I would recommend booking a consultation so we can guide you properly through this process.
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