Suggest Treatment For Abdominal Bloating And Acid Reflux

Brief Answer:
Gastroenterologist's advise & self care would relieve.

Detailed Answer:
HI xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for your query under health care magic virtual health clinic.I have read your query & understand your concern.
* The basic cause of your problem is IBS generated bloating of abdomen.
The excessive Gas collected in stomach & intestines cause bloating of abdomen.. increasing intraabdominal pressure ..which being lighter collects under diaphragm to case your symptoms stinging pain in chest wall & under the ribs too.
- associated strain to neck muscles while belching or Habit of gritting teeth while chest pain/ belching.... is causing pain in neck .

* Alternative cause of chest & neck pain can be
- Associated nerve compression/ irritation, following problem of your cervical / thoracic spine( vertebral/ disc ).. aggravated by abdominal bloating.This needs to be excluded by a X ray of spine & treated as per indication under expert guidance of an orthopedic surgeon.
* The increase due to extension & flexion of back causes release & increase of the gas pressure in abdomen./ release or increase nerve compression & so the pain is increased or decrease with the movements.
** In this context I would advise you to consult Your Gastroenterologist for reassessing your problem in respect to-
- Any specific food instigating the symptoms & gas production( lactose intolerance )-
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth causing the symptoms.
He will suggest specific antibiotic for the infection if needed/ change in your eating food habits
- Change your medications / add enzymes/ probiotics
If he suspects spinal involvement after examining you he may refer you to an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
* Self care-
- Avoid foods that you observe trigger the symptoms ( milk & milk products/dairy products/ vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli/high fatty diet/high sugar diet/ alcohol, caffeine, soda.
- Try food that avoid IBS symptoms. Dietary fibers/ water/ low fat foods/ probiotics.
- Eat multiple small servings of food
- stop smoking/alcohol
-Exercise daily
- Have a regular life. avoid physical or psychological stress.
- keep in touch with your doctor to keep a check on intestinal infection.
** Regular visit to your Gastroenterologist& medication as per his advise along with life style modifications suggested, would definitely help you in controlling symptoms including bloating .. so the distressing IBS induce pain you have, will be gone .
I have tried to inform you in detail about IBS.. I hope you find it useful . Any follow up query is welcome.
Thank you.

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