Digestion issue

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Digestion issue

Asked for Male, 33 Years

My stomach always remain bloated. I think my stomach doesn't produce enough digestive enzymes. I am experiencing difficulties with bowl movements. I often have to strain to pass stools. I also felt heart burn most of the times. Also, I can't digest concentrate whey protein. I am unable to gain weight for more than 4 years. What could be the reasons for it.

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Dr. Nikhil Patil

Gastroenterologist 10 yrs exp Bangalore

Do u pass sticky stools ? Are u veg ? Diabetic state?

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Dr. Girish P V Gastroenterologist 22 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Girish P V

Gastroenterologist 22 yrs exp Bangalore

If your symptoms are more than a month . You need upper GI endoscopy . Or else .. try taking antacids for 15 days . Regarding constipation : You need to eat high fiber diet Lots of water 3/4 lier per day . Exercise Avoid red meat , fried and fast foods

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Endoscopy TSH FT4 levels to check