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Suggest Treatment For Constant Stomach Bloating With Flatulence In An Elderly Woman
I have gas and bloating almost all the time with loud burping and flatulence occasionally. My stomach swells abnormally. I am a 70 yr. old female. I have been diagnosed with IBS and try to stay away from foods that will trigger it. Now I m wondering if maybe it is Gluten related.
Hello dear,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Some of the reasons of constant stomach bloating can be: -Slower digestion -Medications -Swallowing air -Certain foods, for example, vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, legumes, and onions. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Charcoal tablets is a type of medication that is sold over the counter. It absorbs gas in the digestive system. -Take probiotics -Simethicone is a medication that has been known to help with gas problems. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!
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Suggest Treatment For Constant Stomach Bloating With Flatulence In An Elderly Woman
Hello dear,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Some of the reasons of constant stomach bloating can be: -Slower digestion -Medications -Swallowing air -Certain foods, for example, vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, legumes, and onions. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Charcoal tablets is a type of medication that is sold over the counter. It absorbs gas in the digestive system. -Take probiotics -Simethicone is a medication that has been known to help with gas problems. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!