I know I overeat at meals, but I can't help it. If I limit my portions, I'm hungry an hour later. How can I avoid overeating and have better control of my appetite? My stomach aches, thought it becomes fine in a day, but still it pains regularly, what to do? Please let me know.

Dr. Mohan BairwaGeneral Physician11yrs exp

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Stomach pain can be for a short period of time, come and go, or show up only after you eat or it could be an indication to other underlying problem like Gallstones. The reason could be as simple as gas/bloating or as serious as inflammation of pancreas. The reason for persistent problem of stomach pain are generally narrowed down by running number of tests by a doctor. Since the exact reasons of your stomach pain is unknown, it would give you some normal suggestions: 1. Eat light (easily digestible) and healthy food. Try to include more fibre in your food and avoid junk/ spicy/fried/oily foods. 2. Try to eat homemade food most of the time. Include vegetables, seasonal fruits, and complex carbs like Dalia, oats and whole wheat bread. 3. Eat frequent and small meals if possible. 4. Try to eat all your meals on time. Do not give a long gap between your meals which might result in flatulence. 5. Take a light and early dinner preferable 2-3 hrs before sleeping. Medications for light stomach pain - Take 1.Tablet Meftal-Spas one tablet stat after food as and when required. 2. Tablet Pantaprazole 40 mg one hour before the breakfast daily for 5 days. Share with me your symptoms in detail, I will prepare an advice accordingly. ***Get Well Soon*** Food is the best ever medicine, we have, so do not forget to eat homemade breakfast regularly, make it a habit.  

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