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The most common side effects are gastrointestinal ones, like: Nausea. Vomiting. Heartburn. Diarrhea. Constipation. Stomach pain. Some foods may aggravate these side effects more than others.
Gastrointestinal diseases (abbrev. GI diseases or GI illnesses ) refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract , namely the esophagus , stomach , small intestine , large intestine and rectum ; and the accessory organs of digestion , the liver , gallbladder , and pancreas .
These gastrointestinal side effects tend to be more common during the first few weeks of treatment or while the patient adjusts to an increased dose. Deposit Photos.
Less-common side effects can include excess air or gas in your stomach, burping, heartburn, indigestion, fast heartbeat, low blood sugar, low energy and fatigue, or even gallstones, Dr. Comite says.
Gastroscopy, upper GI series, esophageal pH monitoring, esophageal manometry [6] Differential diagnosis: Peptic ulcer disease, esophageal cancer, esophageal spasm, angina [8] Treatment: Lifestyle changes, medications, surgery [6] Medication: Antacids, H 2 receptor blockers, proton pump inhibitors, prokinetics [6] [9] Frequency
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia or upset stomach, is a condition of impaired digestion. [2] Symptoms may include upper abdominal fullness, heartburn, nausea, belching, or upper abdominal pain. [3]
A gastrointestinal cocktail, (also known as a GI cocktail or gastric cocktail), is a mixture of medications used to treat symptoms of dyspepsia. [1] The GI cocktail generally contains a mixture of viscous lidocaine , an antacid , and an anticholinergic .
Specifically it is used to improve visualization of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, intestines) on plain X-ray or computed tomography. [2] It is taken by mouth or used rectally. [3] Side effects include constipation, diarrhea, appendicitis, and if inhaled inflammation of the lungs. [2]