Bloated stomach
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Bloated stomach
Hi There,
I was diagnosed with IBS many, many years ago.
The food that affects me - sorted.
What I have to take to help me go and stop me if I need it - sorted.
The enormous stomach I have that blows up so people offer me seats, not sorted.
I don't have wind but I do have sounds.
My stomach is hard all the time and I now have to wear pregnancy clothes.
I had a spinal MRI recently and no mass was found in that area so that is good news.
BUT how do I stop my Mr Blobby impression?
Thanks x
I was diagnosed with IBS many, many years ago.
The food that affects me - sorted.
What I have to take to help me go and stop me if I need it - sorted.
The enormous stomach I have that blows up so people offer me seats, not sorted.
I don't have wind but I do have sounds.
My stomach is hard all the time and I now have to wear pregnancy clothes.
I had a spinal MRI recently and no mass was found in that area so that is good news.
BUT how do I stop my Mr Blobby impression?
Thanks x
- Dr Neil Galletly
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- Joined: Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:23 am
Re: Bloated stomach
Hi there
Bloating is a really common symptom - but can be frustratingly difficult to treat. I assume the bloating has been there ever since you have been diagnosed with IBS - but if it is a new or recent symptom you may want to see your GP for a few tests first.
I would recommend seeing a dietician again. I know you have identified the foods that cause your IBS symptoms but a lot of foods, particularly if they are being fermented by bacteria in your gut, can produce gas in your intestines. Peppermint oil capsules can help (take 1 or 2, 3 times per day) - they are called either Mintec or Colpermin. Probiotics may be useful. I have patients who swear by Aloe Vera juice or charcoal biscuits/tablets to treat their bloating - although there is less strong scientific evidence for these last two to recommend their use.
Hope this helps!
Neil Galletly
Bloating is a really common symptom - but can be frustratingly difficult to treat. I assume the bloating has been there ever since you have been diagnosed with IBS - but if it is a new or recent symptom you may want to see your GP for a few tests first.
I would recommend seeing a dietician again. I know you have identified the foods that cause your IBS symptoms but a lot of foods, particularly if they are being fermented by bacteria in your gut, can produce gas in your intestines. Peppermint oil capsules can help (take 1 or 2, 3 times per day) - they are called either Mintec or Colpermin. Probiotics may be useful. I have patients who swear by Aloe Vera juice or charcoal biscuits/tablets to treat their bloating - although there is less strong scientific evidence for these last two to recommend their use.
Hope this helps!
Neil Galletly
Dr Neil Galletly
Consultant Gastroenterologist - MA MBBS FRCP
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Consultant Gastroenterologist - MA MBBS FRCP
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Re: Bloated stomach
Thankyou for your answer. I have tried all the things you mentioned including aloe vera tablets but my stomach is still huge. I guess I will have to learn to live with it and just shop in the 'mama' section.