What Causes Flatulence Along With Bloating?

Posted on Sat, 11 Apr 2015

Question: Hi
I have regular issue of flatulence and excessive gas generation giving me a bloating feeling. I have tried changing my diet habits, excercising and also Rabeprazol 20mg everyday which i discontinued now. I have been walking almost 45 mins in the evening but the situation has not improved. Please suggest what can i do. Are there any tests that i need to undertake as this problem has been there for several years now.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

I need some more information before I can help you.

1. How are your bowel movements?
2. Is excessive flatulence related to any specific food intake?
3. Stool tests done?

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)

Hello Dr R.K.

My Bowel movements are normal - Generally 2 times a day.
I have not established any relationship of excessive flatulence with any particular food. But I feel it is more with tough foods such as black dal, Chole etc or excessive food.
Yes Stool tests were done sometime back and the results are normal. No special finding.

Regards,

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dietary changes and medications

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

Some amount of flatulence is normal only.
Since you have abdominal bloating also, please check your blood glucose levels.

Avoid dhal, chole, beans, cabbage etc.

Take Lesuride MPS and Galto thrice a day for relief.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (54 minutes later)

Thanks Dr. Yes i have high blood sugar levels. My fasting levels are around 120-125. Doea high blood sugar cause bloating. Ihave started running but there is no advantage or reduction in weight. Will try to look

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes uncontrolled blood glucose can cause gastroparesis which will cause symptoms like abdominal bloating.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

Hi Dr RK
Can you please elaborate more. I am 34 years of age and my fasting level is around 120. Do you still feel my condition could be gastroparesis? How can this be diagnosed with surety? Would you like to refer me to a specialist? Regards

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gastroparesis is just one of the causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
That was my answer to your question whether high blood glucose can cause bloating.

Your blood glucose is not too high to cause gastroparesis. And as mentioned earlier gastroparesis is just one of the causes of abdominal bloating.

Increased intestinal gas, functional dyspepsia, H.pylori infection etc are some of the other causes.

As advised earlier you can take Lesuride MPS and Galto for relief.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 days later)

I am not able to find Lesuride or Galto. What I am getting is actually Esomeprazole as suggested by the pharmacist. Can you please confirm if I can try this drug instead? Also please explain about Drug details of Galto. I live outside XXXXXXX just for your informations.

Regards

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can take Rabeprazole

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can take Rabeprazole.
Galto contains Alpha Galactosidase. It is similar to Beano.
You can take Beano if it is available in your place.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj