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Suggest Treatment For Severe Gas And Bloating

I have had much gas and bloating for 3 days now. Have taken anti gas pills with a little relief. Have eaten just toast and juice. Belly is tender to touch. Had normal bowel movement yesterday. What can I do for relief of this gas, bloating and tenderness in my tummy?
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Hi,

The most common causes for bloating are:
(1) Use of gas producing foods such as cabbage, cauliflower, beans, carbonated drinks, broccoli, brusel sprouts, turnips, prunes etc
(2) GERD-acid reflux is a common cause- you would need to reduce foods such as carbonated drinks, citrus juices/fruit, mint, tomato, caffeine products, use small meals and no eating at least 2 hours before laying down
(3) Constipation

You can look at your diet to see if any foods or drinks can be contributing. Consider the use of reflux medication such as Prevacid, Prilosec etc. If the pain/tenderness is moderate or severe, you may need to be seen.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Gas And Bloating

Hi, The most common causes for bloating are: (1) Use of gas producing foods such as cabbage, cauliflower, beans, carbonated drinks, broccoli, brusel sprouts, turnips, prunes etc (2) GERD-acid reflux is a common cause- you would need to reduce foods such as carbonated drinks, citrus juices/fruit, mint, tomato, caffeine products, use small meals and no eating at least 2 hours before laying down (3) Constipation You can look at your diet to see if any foods or drinks can be contributing. Consider the use of reflux medication such as Prevacid, Prilosec etc. If the pain/tenderness is moderate or severe, you may need to be seen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician