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Question: I have been having gas issues. I've been extremely gaseous without the ability to pass it. It just sits in my stomach. & If it down come out, I have to try very hard for it to do so. I've also been having digestive issues. I've noticed that I haven't been having to use the bathroom as much as I normally would. It's been happening for awhile now? Should I just down a bottle of prune or something? What should I do?
Brief Answer:
IBS likely
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Flatulence and bloating at age of 22 with no other history of intolerance like gluten or lactose should be evaluated to rule out possibilities. Stool routine exam, hydrogen breath test, gluten sensitivity tests and bowel functions assessment re some baseline work up.
If all of them clear then the likely option which is diagnosis fo exclusion will be IBS. That would need diet and lifestyle modifications and symptomatic treatment. Eating small frequent meals, avoiding dairy products, processed meals, fatty meals, spices, stimulants, cola beverages, alcohol etc. Use of more fiber and fluids will help. USe of peppermint will help with the spams and use of yogurt will help with the probiotics growth.
Nutshell, talk to an internist, let them run some labs and sot it out for you. And then manage you accordingly.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
IBS likely
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Flatulence and bloating at age of 22 with no other history of intolerance like gluten or lactose should be evaluated to rule out possibilities. Stool routine exam, hydrogen breath test, gluten sensitivity tests and bowel functions assessment re some baseline work up.
If all of them clear then the likely option which is diagnosis fo exclusion will be IBS. That would need diet and lifestyle modifications and symptomatic treatment. Eating small frequent meals, avoiding dairy products, processed meals, fatty meals, spices, stimulants, cola beverages, alcohol etc. Use of more fiber and fluids will help. USe of peppermint will help with the spams and use of yogurt will help with the probiotics growth.
Nutshell, talk to an internist, let them run some labs and sot it out for you. And then manage you accordingly.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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