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What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating?
Question: Should I be concerned? I have had stomach bloating for several days..my waist is gone..look alittle pregnant and I'm 68 yrs old..Have been diagnosed w/gastritis, and have tried numerous meds, but this is new..something I'm eating?, or drinking? can that be the problem?
Brief Answer:
Following causes to bloating
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
As I was reviewing your case, I found that bloating you are feeling is due to following factors:
- gastritis which is accompanied by stomach hyperacidity causing bloating
- use of meds like PPIs (omeprazole or Protonic) or antibiotics and
- oily/processed/spicy/chilly foods,etc.
Simethicone will help along with probiotics. Have regular meals but in small portion.
If no improvement, then further tests are recommended:
- abdominal ultrasound
- repeat upper endoscopy
- culture of stool for Candida
Hope it helps.
Dr.Albana
Following causes to bloating
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
As I was reviewing your case, I found that bloating you are feeling is due to following factors:
- gastritis which is accompanied by stomach hyperacidity causing bloating
- use of meds like PPIs (omeprazole or Protonic) or antibiotics and
- oily/processed/spicy/chilly foods,etc.
Simethicone will help along with probiotics. Have regular meals but in small portion.
If no improvement, then further tests are recommended:
- abdominal ultrasound
- repeat upper endoscopy
- culture of stool for Candida
Hope it helps.
Dr.Albana
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