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What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating And Indigestion During Menopause?

i have had stomach bloating and often feel as if my digestion of food is very slow, i always feel uncomfortable, many people think i am 5 months pregnant, due to the swelling. i am becoming more concerned about this i am 51 and am postmenopausal, general have one period a year in Jan for the last three years. i have a bowel movement every day brown in colour but this stomach swelling is embarrassing, most days in the morning my stomach is back to normal, i regularly burp and pass wind, today i had Apple cider Vinegar but have felt worse since, uncomfotable feel as if last nights tea is still in my gut
Wed, 1 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Menopausal bloating normally has one of two main causes: water retention or gas retention.
During and after menopause, bloating can also be related to changes in the gastrointestinal tract.
These changes can be caused by many things, including: changes in diet or appetite.
I suggest to do an abdominal ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile,I suggest using Simethicone medications three times a day.
I also suggest to use daily probiotics and eat a healthy diet.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating And Indigestion During Menopause?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Menopausal bloating normally has one of two main causes: water retention or gas retention. During and after menopause, bloating can also be related to changes in the gastrointestinal tract. These changes can be caused by many things, including: changes in diet or appetite. I suggest to do an abdominal ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. Meanwhile,I suggest using Simethicone medications three times a day. I also suggest to use daily probiotics and eat a healthy diet. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician