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Belch And Burp Due To Gas Accumulated In Stomach. Have IBS. Worry Much?
hello my name david mullin im 40 m wv and i get alot of gas on my stomach all i do is blech and burp and i feel real bloated and full and i dont eeat very much and the pain it go in my upper back between my shoulder and i had 2 ultra sounds done on my galbllade and a hida scan test on my gal bldder all 3 test come back fine and i dont use the bathroom much and i do have a diease called ibs
Mon, 31 Dec 2012
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
Your digestive symptoms are likely to be due to an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), where the predominant symptoms are chronic abdominal pain or discomfort or cramping and frequent bowel irregularities.
You have mentioned that you have had medical tests to rule out other possible causes. So, if this has been a chronic problem and if your investigations are normal, then you can consider the folowing advise:
1) Try dietary adjustments such as increasing the fibre content in your diet, avoiding foods that 'stimulate' your intestines like spicy foods, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, etc. (Smoking can also be an irritant)
2) Try to have a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and proper sleep habits.
3) Try to avoid stress and try relaxation methods like deep breathing, meditation, etc.
4) Sometimes, certain medication can help (anti-spasmodics, anti-anxiety medication, etc.) - it's better to consult a doctor for this rather than trying over-the-counter-medication.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Your digestive symptoms are likely to be due to an Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), where the predominant symptoms are chronic abdominal pain or discomfort or cramping and frequent bowel irregularities.
You have mentioned that you have had medical tests to rule out other possible causes. So, if this has been a chronic problem and if your investigations are normal, then you can consider the folowing advise:
1) Try dietary adjustments such as increasing the fibre content in your diet, avoiding foods that 'stimulate' your intestines like spicy foods, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, etc. (Smoking can also be an irritant)
2) Try to have a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and proper sleep habits.
3) Try to avoid stress and try relaxation methods like deep breathing, meditation, etc.
4) Sometimes, certain medication can help (anti-spasmodics, anti-anxiety medication, etc.) - it's better to consult a doctor for this rather than trying over-the-counter-medication.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
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