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What Causes Abdominal Bloating?

I'm bloated alot lately I try to stay away from alot of carbs so I eat salads and fruit and try and stay away from sweets because it makes me feel fat. I'm not sure what to eat no problems going to the bathroom I've recently started taking a probiotic product that seems to help a little bit with the cleaning of the colon but not enough that I still feel bloated.

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Mon, 15 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain bloating can occur due to excess formation of intestinal gas and it can occur commonly due to sudden change in dietary habit that the body is not used to of, eating too fast that can entrap air,taking too much of carbonated drinks, stress, smoking,diseases like Irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac disease, lactose intolerance etc..
You should not avoid carbohydrates and sweets and take a balanced diet containing a proper blend of carbohydrates, fats and proteins but do not take anything in excess..
Eat slowly and chew properly..
You should continue taking plenty of Yoghurt as it is a probiotic..
You should drink plenty of water..
Take small walks after meals and do moderate workout..
Avoid smoking [if you do], limit intake of carbonated drinks and also avoid chewing excess of chewing gums and candies..
You can also be advised to take Simethicone as it helps in reducing intestinal gas..
In case if still there is no resolution in week consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Abdominal Bloating?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain bloating can occur due to excess formation of intestinal gas and it can occur commonly due to sudden change in dietary habit that the body is not used to of, eating too fast that can entrap air,taking too much of carbonated drinks, stress, smoking,diseases like Irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac disease, lactose intolerance etc.. You should not avoid carbohydrates and sweets and take a balanced diet containing a proper blend of carbohydrates, fats and proteins but do not take anything in excess.. Eat slowly and chew properly.. You should continue taking plenty of Yoghurt as it is a probiotic.. You should drink plenty of water.. Take small walks after meals and do moderate workout.. Avoid smoking [if you do], limit intake of carbonated drinks and also avoid chewing excess of chewing gums and candies.. You can also be advised to take Simethicone as it helps in reducing intestinal gas.. In case if still there is no resolution in week consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Colonoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.