I’ve had gastritis for 2 years with heartburn, bloating after oily/spicy food, constipation, low appetite, and nausea. I’m dependent on Pan-D/Vonefi. I want to test for H. pylori but stopping these medicines causes severe heartburn. What should I do next?
Based on your symptoms, I think the main problem here is weak digestion, low motor movement of the intestines and low acid levels. Together they are creating a state of sluggishness that cannot be fixed with medicines alone. You need to follow proper diet, and lifestyle habits to make changes to the motor complex. Few things i can suggest for you are dont stop your PPI suddenly. Taper them slowly to prveent rebound acidity. Secondly start taking DGL licorice tea before your meals so that they can work at their best. Take warm water with ghee on an empty stomach to smooth the intestinal movements. But these are merely some habits that will improve your quakity of life currently. You need to follow proper diet and need follow up so we can taper your drugs and start reintroducing food to your diet. If you are serious about getting better, contact our team and we can help you with scheduling an appointment.
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