Mal Digestion

Hi,

My problems started roughly 9 months ago. 28 year old male. At the time my diet had consisted 100% of raisin nut bran cereal and skim milk for roughly 2 months and I got hit with constant belching out of the blue. Left for a few weeks then back full blast. My symptoms are entirely 100% focused on belching and pressure in my upper stomach. Everything else is fine. It is at times severe and dairy will kill me which NEVER was a problem for me. Fake sugars will KILL me. Too many carbs are always what lead to the worst symptoms.

I have eaten double whoppers and been fine. Meat and fat don't typically bother me in the least.

I will get heartburn with this which I never had prior. Gas pills only make worse. Upper Endo showed only scarring from what must have been caused from acid which came after onset of symptoms. H Pylori test came back negative.

From the upper endoscopy my 25 year old GI doctor with a degree from a third world country told me I have acid reflux. I had already told him I was taking every single antacid medication in unison and they only made it worse. At this point I lost faith in him completely and utterly.

To my way of thinking this is indicative of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth brought on by a diet which constituted a bacterium's dream.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks,
Joe

Have you tried digestive enzymes? I take papaya enzymes and they help for me. Maybe you are lactose intolerant, so steer clear of dairy.

As your title says, you are having maldigestion or indigestion.

Keep a food diary and eat food that is easier to digest.
Eat slower and chew longer.
Consider splitting your meals if the standard meal size is too large for your stomach. A light exercise or long walk after meals will certain help.

Are you having stress in work or school?