Abdominal Bloating
Bloating is when your belly feels full and tight usually due to gas.
Abdominal Bloating
Do you suffer from bloating? Are you unsure what is causing your bloating? Do you have many food sensitivities? Are you unable to eat your favorite foods or enjoy social outings with friends because of your abdominal discomfort?
Did you know?
The most common cause of stomach pain and bloating is excess intestinal gas. If you get a bloated stomach after eating, it may be a digestive issue.
Symptoms of Abdominal Bloating
- Increase in stomach size after eating
- Excessive gas
- Abdominal pain and discomfort are usually associated with food
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Bloating
What is causing my bloating?
Bloating can be due to food sensitivities brought on by poor diet, medication use, stress, etc leading to dysbiosis or bacterial imbalance in the GI tract as well inadequate digestion and absorption of food and slowed motility of the GI tract.
What are typical treatments for bloating?
Typical treatments are aimed at treating the immediate symptom with medications like pepto bismol, antacids, alka-seltzer etc. These medications will make the symptoms better with their use but do not address the cause.
How do I figure out what is causing my bloating?
Getting a comprehensive stool analysis will allow your practitioner to see exactly what is going on inside of your GI tract I.e. bacterial balance, digestion and absorption markers, pathogenic overgrowth, and inflammation. This will allow for a customized treatment plan to be developed based on your symptoms, history and biomarker analysis.
