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How Can Abdominal Bloating And Distention Be Treated?
I don t think I m constipated but my doctor said I need laxatives to clean me out to reduce the distention of my abdomen from gas. I ve taken the laxative but it was purely liquid that came out. What do I do from here since I m still having gas pains and distension?
"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -
1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [gastroenterologist] and to confirm you need few investigations like [Colonoscopy, stool RE/ME and CT scan]
2)Try to avoid high gas foods like carbonated beverages, vegetables especially cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower and raw fruits.
3)Discuss with your dietitian to make a diet plan by eliminating [FODMAP diet]
4)Do take a fiber supplement or discuss with your Doctor about prescription medication like [polyethylene glycol, dicyclomine, rifaximin]along with probiotics.
5)Try to reduce stress by doing meditation and deep breathing exercises.
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How Can Abdominal Bloating And Distention Be Treated?
Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [gastroenterologist] and to confirm you need few investigations like [Colonoscopy, stool RE/ME and CT scan] 2)Try to avoid high gas foods like carbonated beverages, vegetables especially cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower and raw fruits. 3)Discuss with your dietitian to make a diet plan by eliminating [FODMAP diet] 4)Do take a fiber supplement or discuss with your Doctor about prescription medication like [polyethylene glycol, dicyclomine, rifaximin]along with probiotics. 5)Try to reduce stress by doing meditation and deep breathing exercises. Hope that helps