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What Causes Abdominal Bloating After Every Meal?

Every time I eat, I bloat to the point that I look pregnant and the discomfort lasts for quite a few hours. Bathroom breaks sometimes help but not always. I have had to cut outings short, and more so In the last two months. I have excessive stress right now, am widowed, etc. I take probiotic, not sure it even helps at all.
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
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Hi
Thanks for posting on HCM
Abdominal bloating after meal may be caused by many medical conditions.Some possible causes may include:
-Indigestion(dyspepsia)
-Gas and flatulence
-Lactose intolerance
-Acid reflux
-Constipation
-H pylori infection
-Inflammatory bowel diseases
-IBS
-Abdominal masses
-Just to name a few
I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination and investigation.Test like a full blood count, stool exam/culture,H pylori test, endoscopy, abdominal CT scan and others may be needed to know the exact cause.
From the results, your Doctor may discuss treatment options.In the meantime, i will suggest you try the following:
-Eat healthy and balanced and add fiber to your diet
-Take enough fluids
-Take enough fruits like soft pawpaw and avoid fruits like bananas that may instead constipate you
-Eat in small quantities and more frequently
-Avoid eating and lying immediately
-Regular physical exercises
Hope this will help
Best regards
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating After Every Meal?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Abdominal bloating after meal may be caused by many medical conditions.Some possible causes may include: -Indigestion(dyspepsia) -Gas and flatulence -Lactose intolerance -Acid reflux -Constipation -H pylori infection -Inflammatory bowel diseases -IBS -Abdominal masses -Just to name a few I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination and investigation.Test like a full blood count, stool exam/culture,H pylori test, endoscopy, abdominal CT scan and others may be needed to know the exact cause. From the results, your Doctor may discuss treatment options.In the meantime, i will suggest you try the following: -Eat healthy and balanced and add fiber to your diet -Take enough fluids -Take enough fruits like soft pawpaw and avoid fruits like bananas that may instead constipate you -Eat in small quantities and more frequently -Avoid eating and lying immediately -Regular physical exercises Hope this will help Best regards