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What Causes Abdominal Bloating?

i have bouts of major discomfort in upper abdomen that sometimes last for several hours and then, after taking gas-x and pep, just dissipate. Last November i went to a minor emergency facility, where X-rays and blood tests were done, and the doc said all he could find was gas. I have been eating mostly bland foods, but about once a week or every two weeks feel the need to take gas-x to prevent major discomfort. What should my next step be to figure out this problem? Thanks!
posted on Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Hi,

Abdominal bloating and gas formation can be due to disorders in the gastrointestinal tract. There are foods which can cause this such as intolerance to milk.

Acidity in the stomach can also gas formation. Sometimes there can be inflammatory bowel diseases and constipation which can also cause it.

You need to take a dietary modification such as fibre based diet, reducing consumption of meat-based products, taking plenty of fluids and avoiding foods which can cause acidity like citrus fruits, coffee. You should also take light exercise daily and try probiotic in the diet which has an overall healthy effect on the gut.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar,
Dentist
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating?

Hi, Abdominal bloating and gas formation can be due to disorders in the gastrointestinal tract. There are foods which can cause this such as intolerance to milk. Acidity in the stomach can also gas formation. Sometimes there can be inflammatory bowel diseases and constipation which can also cause it. You need to take a dietary modification such as fibre based diet, reducing consumption of meat-based products, taking plenty of fluids and avoiding foods which can cause acidity like citrus fruits, coffee. You should also take light exercise daily and try probiotic in the diet which has an overall healthy effect on the gut. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar, Dentist