What Causes Severe Abdominal Bloating?

Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016

Question: Should I be concerned? I have had stomach bloating for several days..my waist is gone..look alittle pregnant and I'm 68 yrs old..Have been diagnosed w/gastritis, and have tried numerous meds, but this is new..something I'm eating?, or drinking? can that be the problem?

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following causes to bloating

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.

As I was reviewing your case, I found that bloating you are feeling is due to following factors:
- gastritis which is accompanied by stomach hyperacidity causing bloating
- use of meds like PPIs (omeprazole or Protonic) or antibiotics and
- oily/processed/spicy/chilly foods,etc.

Simethicone will help along with probiotics. Have regular meals but in small portion.
If no improvement, then further tests are recommended:
- abdominal ultrasound
- repeat upper endoscopy
- culture of stool for Candida

Hope it helps.
Dr.Albana

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