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How Can Flatulence And Abdominal Bloating Be Treated?

I notice that whenever I begin to chew my food, I start to feel a stimulation in my small intenstine area/lower abdomen. Furthermore, that stimulation turns to flatulence before I can finish my meal. This has been happening for the past 2 months and the gastroenterologist that I ve seen is now suggesting that I m swallowing too much air, despite me being very conscious of it. I ve taken a routine blood exam and been tested for celiac, thryoid, and abnormal glands and everything has come back normal. I m in no pain just extremely uncomfortable with all of this gas with everything I eat. Please, any suggestions?
Wed, 22 Nov 2017
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Thanks for contacting with your health concern

1. going by your history and symptoms, the most probable diagnosis could be functional IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] which is a collection of symptoms ranging from bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, and constipation.

PS. As you have taken an opinion of Gastroenterologist and gone for necessary examination and investigation, [all normal], thus

. maintain proper hydration [to prevent dehydration] and replace with electrolytes [avoid apple, grapes, pear juice which can make stomach upset].
- Avoid fiber-rich diet, since it can make bloating worse [instead take plain white rice, boiled potato, plain toast]
- avoid eating dairy products, spicy food, and spicy condiments, stay away from artificial sweeteners.
- take less of strong spices (ginger, garlic), oily-fried-fatty food and flatus producing foods (peas, beans, dals)
- eat slowly, avoid haste-irregular eating and sweet/heavy food which are difficult to digest and cause indigestion/flatulence.
- since it is a psychosomatic disease thus tranquility of mind is must, as such Medhya drugs or a mild tranquilizer are useful.

PS. If symptoms persist, call your doctor since it can be symptoms of underlying illness or infection which require medical intervention.

2. If still 'flatulence' is a problem or you think is an independent symptom, then

i. Avoid swallowing air e.g. sipping tea, chewing tobacco, chewing gum, aerated drinks.
ii. Eat slowly, avoid haste, chew properly and avoid overeating.
iii. Close the mouth while belching.
iv. Avoid oily food and onions, peas, beans, Dals
v. Eating a less, than demanded by appetite is very important
vi. Drink 4 spoons of aegle marmelos leaves juice for 1 4days
vii. Take kaumarya assav or abhya arishta along with tablet Gasex



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How Can Flatulence And Abdominal Bloating Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. going by your history and symptoms, the most probable diagnosis could be functional IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] which is a collection of symptoms ranging from bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, and constipation. PS. As you have taken an opinion of Gastroenterologist and gone for necessary examination and investigation, [all normal], thus . maintain proper hydration [to prevent dehydration] and replace with electrolytes [avoid apple, grapes, pear juice which can make stomach upset]. - Avoid fiber-rich diet, since it can make bloating worse [instead take plain white rice, boiled potato, plain toast] - avoid eating dairy products, spicy food, and spicy condiments, stay away from artificial sweeteners. - take less of strong spices (ginger, garlic), oily-fried-fatty food and flatus producing foods (peas, beans, dals) - eat slowly, avoid haste-irregular eating and sweet/heavy food which are difficult to digest and cause indigestion/flatulence. - since it is a psychosomatic disease thus tranquility of mind is must, as such Medhya drugs or a mild tranquilizer are useful. PS. If symptoms persist, call your doctor since it can be symptoms of underlying illness or infection which require medical intervention. 2. If still flatulence is a problem or you think is an independent symptom, then i. Avoid swallowing air e.g. sipping tea, chewing tobacco, chewing gum, aerated drinks. ii. Eat slowly, avoid haste, chew properly and avoid overeating. iii. Close the mouth while belching. iv. Avoid oily food and onions, peas, beans, Dals v. Eating a less, than demanded by appetite is very important vi. Drink 4 spoons of aegle marmelos leaves juice for 1 4days vii. Take kaumarya assav or abhya arishta along with tablet Gasex