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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Bloating and IBS
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
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Bloating and IBS
by bikeski2, Jul 11, 2003 12:00AM
Most foods I eat cause Bloating about 1 -1 1/2 hours after eating and last for another 2-4 hours. I must eat gas-ex to get relief. I'm eating alot of gas-ex! Fried food definitely makes things worse and can result in diarhearra as well. I don't smoke. And I would think swallowing air would cause bloating right away, not in an hour. I've had IBS like symtoms all or most of my life, but, the bloating is definitly getting worse over the last few years. My Question is... should I go see a Doctor or just keep eating gas-ex? And what could be the problem??
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 14, 2003 12:00AM
, Jul 14, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - thanks for asking your question.
There are several causes of bloating. The first would be irritable bowel syndome - which can make the abdominal viscera more sensitive, causing the bloating feeling.
Other causes would be dyspepsia (i.e. ulcers, GERD, inflammation), infections, or malabsorption syndromes (either carbohydrate or fat malabsorption, or celiac disease). Swallowing air (aerophagia) is another prominent cause of bloating.
To answer your question, I would seek a physician. Tests such as upper and/or lower endoscopies can be considered to rule out any serious GI disorder, and tests for malabsorption - including a fecal fat test, and tests for carbohydrate intolerance can be considered.
Taking Gas-X would help the symptoms, but I would further pursue it to ensure there are no serious causes for your bloating.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
There are several causes of bloating. The first would be irritable bowel syndome - which can make the abdominal viscera more sensitive, causing the bloating feeling.
Other causes would be dyspepsia (i.e. ulcers, GERD, inflammation), infections, or malabsorption syndromes (either carbohydrate or fat malabsorption, or celiac disease). Swallowing air (aerophagia) is another prominent cause of bloating.
To answer your question, I would seek a physician. Tests such as upper and/or lower endoscopies can be considered to rule out any serious GI disorder, and tests for malabsorption - including a fecal fat test, and tests for carbohydrate intolerance can be considered.
Taking Gas-X would help the symptoms, but I would further pursue it to ensure there are no serious causes for your bloating.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
you should find out where the gas comes from??
do you fart after taking gas -x??
Please try some Chinese herbs .It could be mal absorption in the stomach , in balance of bio-system inside stomach , or failure of pancreas to secrete necessary juices.
regards,
EW