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Gastritis and constipation
I have been taking antidepressants from past 2 yrs. And hav developed gastritis and constipation. I have been taking tab. Pantoprazole on and off. Symptoms of heartburn and epiglottic pain subsides after taking taking and reappears once I stop taking tab. Pan, U.G. I. Endoscopy shows mild gastritis. Is it becoz of antidepressants r s ter any other problem. Kindly help.
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Dr. Kumar Parth
Gastroenterologist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
[ ] Hi, for constipation kindly note down following:Lacti fibre / PEG fibre/ Free go POWDER - one teaspoon in one glass of Luke warm water morning and night after meal for 20 days. Tab. FLAGYL 400 mg (1-1-1) after meal for 7 days. CHEW tablet ZENTEL 400mg daily after dinner for 3 days. Take plenty of salads with lunch and dinner. Increase intake of water. Avoid bread. Feel free to add any further quary.
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