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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain And Bloating After Intake Of Carbohydrates?
Question: I am typing for my husband who has been struggling with lower abdominal pain for quite some time. Bloated feeling constantly. He has had a colonoscopy, but nothing was abnormal. He seems to be worse off when he eats rice or certain carbohydrates. We've been told it might be allergy related, but we aren't sure where to begin. Thank you for your time and help if at all possible. XXXX
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry to hear that your husband is feeling so uncomfortable. This is a very frustrating type of situation.
Since he is having symptoms after consuming food it is possible that some of the components of the food are triggering a reaction in his body. This can happen in a situation of gluten sensitivity.gluten is a component of many many foods and gluten sensitivity can manifest in many different ways.
It might be reasonable for you to research a gluten-free diet and have him consume that for a while to see if this helps his symptoms.
also it is possible that he has sensitivity to dairy products. This is something you can look at in his diet as well.
Otherwise would recommend he consume a very well-balanced diet with adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, lean meats and limited quantities of refined sugars.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry to hear that your husband is feeling so uncomfortable. This is a very frustrating type of situation.
Since he is having symptoms after consuming food it is possible that some of the components of the food are triggering a reaction in his body. This can happen in a situation of gluten sensitivity.gluten is a component of many many foods and gluten sensitivity can manifest in many different ways.
It might be reasonable for you to research a gluten-free diet and have him consume that for a while to see if this helps his symptoms.
also it is possible that he has sensitivity to dairy products. This is something you can look at in his diet as well.
Otherwise would recommend he consume a very well-balanced diet with adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, lean meats and limited quantities of refined sugars.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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