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Why Am I Bloated So Much?

I am a 19 year old female, i have been extremley bloated for alomost a month now. I thought maybe i was gassy so i tried gas x and have been drinking plenty of water but still no relief. I was wondering what could be causing this and what i could do to stop it?
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Unfortunately, you have not told whether you have a lot of farts, belching, how are your diet and activity.

There are things that make bloated stomach usually and they are: swallowing the air both at meals and when drinking water, constipation, smoke, eating too fast, Weight increases, bacterial growth is too rapid in the small intestine, ups and downs of hormones especially, in women who are experiencing premenstrual syndrome, and certain medical conditions such as giardiasis (intestinal parasites).

Bloated can be eliminated or prevented by undergoing some minor changes to the lifestyle. Some lifestyle changes include: reduce the habit of chewing gum because it can make a person swallow more air. Avoid gas generating foods, such as some types of cabbage and bean vegetables. Limit consumption of soft drinks. If intolerant to lactose, choose a lactose-free dairy product. Reduce weight if you are overweight or if you are obese. Avoid smoking this can increase the amount of air you swallow. Smoking is always associated with stomach upset, heartburn, and other digestive problems. Avoid drinking using a straw. Exercising will help get rid of excess gas in the body. If necessary you can eat Dimetilpolisiloksan.

I think you don't have to worry about it.

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

Regards,
Dr. Lili Sitanggang
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Why Am I Bloated So Much?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Unfortunately, you have not told whether you have a lot of farts, belching, how are your diet and activity. There are things that make bloated stomach usually and they are: swallowing the air both at meals and when drinking water, constipation, smoke, eating too fast, Weight increases, bacterial growth is too rapid in the small intestine, ups and downs of hormones especially, in women who are experiencing premenstrual syndrome, and certain medical conditions such as giardiasis (intestinal parasites). Bloated can be eliminated or prevented by undergoing some minor changes to the lifestyle. Some lifestyle changes include: reduce the habit of chewing gum because it can make a person swallow more air. Avoid gas generating foods, such as some types of cabbage and bean vegetables. Limit consumption of soft drinks. If intolerant to lactose, choose a lactose-free dairy product. Reduce weight if you are overweight or if you are obese. Avoid smoking this can increase the amount of air you swallow. Smoking is always associated with stomach upset, heartburn, and other digestive problems. Avoid drinking using a straw. Exercising will help get rid of excess gas in the body. If necessary you can eat Dimetilpolisiloksan. I think you don t have to worry about it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Lili Sitanggang