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33 yr male having issues with indigestion and upper abdominal bloating for 2 months. bloating partially relieved if i belch but sometimes i simply cannot. primary dr put me on a 4-week ppi but 4 days later very little improvement. what could this be?

Q: 33 yr male having issues with indigestion and upper abdominal bloating for 2 months. bloating partially relieved if i belch but sometimes i simply cannot. primary dr put me on a 4-week ppi but 4 days later very little improvement. what could this be?

: I would give any treatment/management changes to address this issue at least 2-3 weeks before expecting noticeable change. In the interim, also avoid caffeine or dark chocolates within 6 hrs of sleeping. Avoid laying down for 2 hours after any meal. Rx and behavioral changes can easily improve things if you give it time to work.

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I would give any treatment/management changes to address this issue at least 2-3 weeks before expecting noticeable change. In the interim, also avoid caffeine or dark chocolates within 6 hrs of sleeping. Avoid laying down for 2 hours after any meal. Rx and behavioral changes can easily improve things if you give it time to work.

Answered 7/27/2023

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A member asked:

33 yr male having issues with indigestion and upper abdominal bloating for 2 months. bloating partially relieved if i belch but sometimes i simply cannot. primary dr put me on a 4-week ppi but 4 days later very little improvement. what could this be?

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