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What Causes Fatigue, Abdominal Bloating, Flatulence And Abnormal Taste In The Mouth?

hello. its been since Monday (total 5 days) i have been severely fatigued, 2 days couldn t get out of bed to go to work. I feel bloated and almost swollen. my feet have been hurting, I do have RA and Fibromyalgia and none of these symptoms are anything like i have felt before. I am not on any medications but I do notice periods of excessive gas and i also have a funny taste in my mouth not quite a metal take just cant explain it.
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Hi,

In most cases, our dietary choices could lead to excessive flatulence. Some foods that increase gas include Beans, cabbage, broccoli, raisins, lentils, prunes, apples, foods high in fructose or sorbitol, such as fruit juices.

These foods can take a long time to digest, leading to the unpleasant smell associated with flatulence.

If your diet doesn’t contain a large number of carbohydrates or sugars, and you don’t swallow excessive air, your excessive flatulence may be due to a medical condition.

Potential conditions underlying flatulence range from temporary conditions to digestive problems such as inflammatory bowel diseases, gastroenteritis, diabetes or peptic ulcer.

As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large number of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them.

Carbohydrates that are easier to digests, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes.

Also, try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process.

Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow.

This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Fatigue, Abdominal Bloating, Flatulence And Abnormal Taste In The Mouth?

Hi, In most cases, our dietary choices could lead to excessive flatulence. Some foods that increase gas include Beans, cabbage, broccoli, raisins, lentils, prunes, apples, foods high in fructose or sorbitol, such as fruit juices. These foods can take a long time to digest, leading to the unpleasant smell associated with flatulence. If your diet doesn’t contain a large number of carbohydrates or sugars, and you don’t swallow excessive air, your excessive flatulence may be due to a medical condition. Potential conditions underlying flatulence range from temporary conditions to digestive problems such as inflammatory bowel diseases, gastroenteritis, diabetes or peptic ulcer. As remedies you should: Look at your diet. If it contains a large number of carbohydrates that are difficult to digest, try to replace them. Carbohydrates that are easier to digests, such as potatoes, rice, and bananas, are good substitutes. Also, try to eat around five to six small meals a day instead of three larger ones to help your digestive process. Chew properly to avoid doing anything that may increase the amount of air that you swallow. This includes making sure that you are chewing your food properly, and avoiding chewing gum or smoking. Also, drink some peppermint tea, chamomile tea and ginger. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon