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What Causes Bloating, Fullness And Discomfort In Abdomen?
I am a 44 year old female, experiencing significant bloating,fullness,general discomfort in my upper center abdomen directly below my sternum. I have had nausea on and off and bowel movements ranging from somewhat constipated to very soft, have to go now type .... Change from the norm...I am usually very regular and no issues in that area. I have scheduled an appt. but not until next week.....this has been going on for a few weeks..getting worse the last few days. I have taken probiotics with no relief and have not had an appetite so haven t eaten much. Definately feel worse after eating anything. Looking for suggestions of possible causes and maybe some over the counter relief.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
Stomach bloating is caused mainly because of air swallowing known as erophagia.
The other causes are irritable bowel syndrome,dyspepsia, constipation ,celiac disease,sprue,bowel obstruction etc
If you do regular exercises,then it will be useful to alleviate from the symptoms and still if you are having abdominal bloating or distension then u should start some medication like proton pump inhibitors,avoid excess carbohydrates and fatty foods, avoid oily and spicy foods.
You should go to gastroenterologist who will take complete medical history with thoroughly clinical examination and can order investigation like complete hemogram,blood electrolytes, ultrasound of abdomen and upper GI scopy if required.
The definitive treatment will depend upon the underlying cause.
Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
Stomach bloating is caused mainly because of air swallowing known as erophagia.
The other causes are irritable bowel syndrome,dyspepsia, constipation ,celiac disease,sprue,bowel obstruction etc
If you do regular exercises,then it will be useful to alleviate from the symptoms and still if you are having abdominal bloating or distension then u should start some medication like proton pump inhibitors,avoid excess carbohydrates and fatty foods, avoid oily and spicy foods.
You should go to gastroenterologist who will take complete medical history with thoroughly clinical examination and can order investigation like complete hemogram,blood electrolytes, ultrasound of abdomen and upper GI scopy if required.
The definitive treatment will depend upon the underlying cause.
Regards,
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