Ive Always Had Some Form Of Trapped Wind Pain. Its

Posted on Mon, 22 Oct 2018

Question: ive always had some form of trapped wind pain. its now daily . most times after i eat. its like a painful intense wind pain with burning. radiates to back and lower abdomen. hot water bottle and tea releieves it after a few hours. biggest cramp was 6 hrs long. im terrified. i get dizzy also but unsure if its anxiett as i suffer from vertigo amd its freak me out bit i do feel a little dizzy.

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be small bowel bacterial overgrowth

Detailed Answer:
Hi An4749,

I am sorry to hear about your troubles. What you describe could be small bowel bacterial overgrowth. Gallstone disease, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, etc. should however be ruled out. I suggest you see your doctor for blood tests (celiac antibodies, hemohlobin, liver function tests), breath test for gut bacteria, ultrasound for detecting gallstones, and a gastroscopy to diagnose reflux, gastritis, etc.

Hope this helps.

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

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)

couldnit be something sinister?

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (36 minutes later)

also i have a prolapsed external hemorrhoid and get worse even with diarrhea. had it for years and so itchy. but the pain is getting stronger and stronger. i inserted to feel for any lumps and felt poo. is that normal?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing sinister.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

It is nothing sinister. I recommend you see a surgeon for your hemorroid, it is probably grade 3, suggesting you need rubber band ligation or some form of excision. What you describe on rectal examination sounds normal.

Hope this helps.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng