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What Causes Abdominal Bloating?

My wife has been suffering from mild to severe bloating and gas for nigh onto two months. She is suffering greatly. She has had numerous blood tests, CT scan, endoscopy , abdominal sonogram and is scheduled for further testing of her gall bladder. She literally has to force herself to eat and is losing weight. OTC symptom remedies have little lasting effect. She is basically living on peanut butter and jelly, soup and crackers and any sweets that she can eat. The bloating and gas symptoms vary in intensity, but are never completely gone. Is there anything that she can take to reduce the suffering? Any ideas of cause?
posted on Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely.
GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of bloating, gaseous distention etc.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in bloating.
1. Give her pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily.
2. Tell her to go for walking after meals.
3. Tell her to keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed.
4. Tell her to avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
Don't worry, she will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is more likely. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause symptoms of bloating, gaseous distention etc. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in bloating. 1. Give her pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily. 2. Tell her to go for walking after meals. 3. Tell her to keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed. 4. Tell her to avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. Don t worry, she will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.