Patient's question:
I ate half a watermelon and two pan cakes last night. When I layed down in bed, my stomach was so bloated and painful. In no time, I started dry heaving. After vomiting, I felt slightly better, but the pain returned soon after. I'm wondering what to do about bloating, indigestion, and vomiting?Doctor's answer:
Gas Stomach 1. Pathogenesis and Etiology The reasons for stomach bloating are multifaceted, such as mental stress and indigestion, mainly due to insufficient gastric motility. 2. Clinical Symptoms and Harm Generally, it manifests as post-meal fullness, belching, restlessness, loss of appetite; the recurrent and chronic nature of stomach bloating can lead to gastritis, peptic ulcers, and even progress to gastric cancer. 3. Hazards of Common Medications Medical treatment primarily enhances gastric motility, but long-term use can cause dependence in the body; as the drugs are chemically synthesized, they have side effects on the human body. 4. Daily Life and Dietary Precautions Avoid consuming irritating and sensitive foods; maintain a regular diet, chew food thoroughly, quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake; keep emotions stable, relax mentally, engage in sufficient activity, and balance work and rest.