My 60-year-old mother?who has had her gallbladder removed and has an underactive thyroid, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and ringing in her ears (for which she takes Bilovas)?has been suffering from constant gas, nausea, loss of appetite, poor sleep, and irregular bowel movements since our family had COVID-19. Because her stomach scope (endoscopy) was normal, and her symptoms return immediately after she stops taking medications like Creon 10000, Sompraz L, Colospa, and Razo, what could be causing these persistent digestive issues, and how can they be successfully treated?
I understand how distressing these symptoms must be for your mother. Since her endoscopy was normal, her post-COVID issues might be due to post-viral functional dyspepsia or gut microbiome changes, compounded by her gallbladder removal. The medications she takes?including pancreatin (Creon 10000), esomeprazole with levosulpiride (Sompraz L), mebeverine (Colospa), and rabeprazole (Razo)?support her digestion. Her discomfort returns when stopping because her gut is still recovering and needs this support. Please consult her doctor about a gradual management plan, potentially incorporating probiotics and dietary adjustments. Reassuringly, post-viral gut issues often improve with time and gentle care.