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Suggest Treatment For Bloatedness With Headaches
I am 54, 5ft 3ins, and menopausal. The only meds I am taking are low dose statins for cholesterol. I have been suffering from bloatedness for the past 5 years at least. I have done 2 colonscopes and an endoscope, and the only diagnosis they can think of is IBS. The condition comes and goes. The symptoms of tight distended stomach with little or no gas, fatigue, sometimes breathlessness, anxiety, and recently headaches lasts for weeks and sometimes months and then may disappear for a short while and come back again full swing. I cant wear any of my clothes especially my pants and jeans when I get the bloat. I weigh 64 kg currently probably because my metabolism is out of whack because of menopause as I am careful about what I eat. Right now I feel anxious and headachy and feel like I am going to explode. Help!
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
Hi it might be due to gastritis.
Gastritis is an inflammation of the protective lining of the stomach. Acute gastritis involves sudden, severe inflammation. Chronic gastritis involves long-term inflammation that can last for years if it’s left untreated
Certain conditions and activities may increase your risk for developing gastritis
extreme alcohol consumption
routine use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and aspirin
cocaine use
tobacco use
stress
Gatritis can be reduced by antacids and probiotics
foods recommened are
high-fiber foods such as apples, oatmeal, broccoli, carrots, and beans.
low-fat foods such as fish, chicken, and turkey breast.
foods with low acidity, or are more alkaline, like vegetables.
drinks that are not carbonated.
Thank you take care.
Gastritis is an inflammation of the protective lining of the stomach. Acute gastritis involves sudden, severe inflammation. Chronic gastritis involves long-term inflammation that can last for years if it’s left untreated
Certain conditions and activities may increase your risk for developing gastritis
extreme alcohol consumption
routine use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and aspirin
cocaine use
tobacco use
stress
Gatritis can be reduced by antacids and probiotics
foods recommened are
high-fiber foods such as apples, oatmeal, broccoli, carrots, and beans.
low-fat foods such as fish, chicken, and turkey breast.
foods with low acidity, or are more alkaline, like vegetables.
drinks that are not carbonated.
Thank you take care.
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