Gas Problems And Hiv

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Caring for Your Gut: Dealing With Diarrhea, Nausea and Other Stomach Problems if You Have HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents Gut Basics The Gut and HIV Diarrhea and HIV Coping With Diarrhea Nausea, Vomiting and Anorexia Gas, Bloating and Heartburn Taking Care of Yourself Gut Basics The gut includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It is also called the gastrointestinal or GI tract. The gut plays an important role in keeping you healthy. It is where food is broken down, digested, and the...

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Gas problem

I am 24 years old guy, I am having trougle with gas, I get lot of gas in my stomach, I do eat only rice and curries, I am from india. The gas makes me not eat anything. My stomach swollows also. Please help me to overcome this gas problem, Some...

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College

I am presuming you are HIV positive, although you don't mention that, and I am also presuming you are not on any medications, since you don't mention those. The way you describe the "gas" it sounds like you get full and bloated... Read more »

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Thanks for the advise. I will talk to the doc about possibly switching meds. My viral should be undectable right now and I really didnt want to stay on Kaletra for a long time due to fear of fat redistrubtion(I am sure I spelled that incorrectly). I...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

A work-up as outlined earlier is very reasonable. Depending on your past treatment history/presence of resistance a switch off the Kaletra to see what happens to your symptoms is something to consider and discuss with your HIV specialist. KH... Read more »

Gas problem

HiI am in combivir and kalatra for the past 1 year. I am having gas problem after starting the meds. And mostly it smells very bad (I am too embarassed to ask this to my doctor!!!). I am keeping my stomack very clean (go to bah room atleast 2 to 3...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

If you have to stay with the Kaletra you could try calcium supplements, oat bran tablets or Fibercon, Immodium, and simethicone tablets in a systemic manner-one approach at time week by week-to see what works for you. Switching off the Kaletra to... Read more »

HIV Meds and Excessive Gas

I have been geting excessive gas buildup in my bowl and passing more gas then is normal. I am on Travada and stocrin. Is this from the medication, if so can I take something for it? How could I find out if it is foods that may be causing this?Kind...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

No one really knows why, but flatulence has shown up in several HIV related studies (Viread, Raltegravir, and other meds). I have had that problem when starting medications. For me, it gets worse at night and it seems to go away by itself. I have... Read more »

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