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What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating?

I have severe uncomfortable bloating all the time mainly around my lower to middle abdomen, I have to wear maternity clothes even though I m not pregnant, I can t fit into my clothes as my stomach is so enormous. I m fifty and I ve had four children.
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain abdominal bloating can occur due to common causes like taking very heavy meals,indigestion, constipation, drinking too much of carbonated drinks,smoking, eating too fast that can entrap more air, stress and anxiety while there are certain diseases that can lead to severe chronic bloating like Irritable Bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease,Lactose intolerance,Celiac disease etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and can also advise you investigations like Colonoscopy, Barium Swallow, Ultrasound etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly..
Treatment of underlying cause can relieve the symptoms..
You should also take light meals..
Avoid excess tea and coffee and carbonated drinks.
Avoid smoking or chewing chewing gums or candies for long durations..
Eat slowly..
Drink plenty of warm water..
Do moderate workout..
Simethicone is a drug that can be taken as it helps in relieving symptoms of excess gas and bloating..
Take plenty of Probiotics like Yoghurt in diet.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain abdominal bloating can occur due to common causes like taking very heavy meals,indigestion, constipation, drinking too much of carbonated drinks,smoking, eating too fast that can entrap more air, stress and anxiety while there are certain diseases that can lead to severe chronic bloating like Irritable Bowel syndrome, Crohn s disease,Lactose intolerance,Celiac disease etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and can also advise you investigations like Colonoscopy, Barium Swallow, Ultrasound etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.. Treatment of underlying cause can relieve the symptoms.. You should also take light meals.. Avoid excess tea and coffee and carbonated drinks. Avoid smoking or chewing chewing gums or candies for long durations.. Eat slowly.. Drink plenty of warm water.. Do moderate workout.. Simethicone is a drug that can be taken as it helps in relieving symptoms of excess gas and bloating.. Take plenty of Probiotics like Yoghurt in diet. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.