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I Have Been On A Gluten And Lactose Free Diet,

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Posted on Wed, 21 Nov 2018
Question: I have been on a gluten and lactose free diet, but I get terrible bloating after eating anything on my restrictive diet. My blood tests and fecal test show nothing abnormal. Do you have any ideas about my problem?
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It could be bacterial overgrowth

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

What you describe could be bacterial overgrowth of your stomach and small bowel. This can be ascertained by a breath test or endoscopy and treated with antibiotics. Try Simethicone for symptomatic relief. Drink cleaner water and eat hygienic food.

Hope this helps.
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I Have Been On A Gluten And Lactose Free Diet,

Brief Answer: It could be bacterial overgrowth Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX What you describe could be bacterial overgrowth of your stomach and small bowel. This can be ascertained by a breath test or endoscopy and treated with antibiotics. Try Simethicone for symptomatic relief. Drink cleaner water and eat hygienic food. Hope this helps.