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Can i use activated charcoal 260mg on an upset stomach + gas + nausea due to ulcers and gastritis? can activated charcoal help?
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It helps : Gas pains but you also need an H2 blocker or a proton pump inhibitor
Answered 8/16/2016
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May help: There are more effective medications like antacids(maalox),ppi's(prilosec,nexium),h2 blockers(zantac,pepcid). Avoid alcohol,caffeine and nicotine. follow a bland diet. Ginger is effective in relieving nausea. Persistent abdominal pain, black stools, vomiting are all worrisome symptoms.
Answered 8/16/2016
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Yes: I am aware of At least symptom improvement taking the charcoal. However, I am unaware of any literature that it is therapeutic.
Answered 8/17/2016
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