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Studies have shown that swallowing air during eating or delayed emptying of the stomach from hyperacidity leads to bloating after a meal. Individuals who are constipated also complain of bloating. In some individuals who are hypersensitive, any volume of air may be perceived as fullness and there may not be actual abdominal distension. [8]
Bloating can also happen after you eat too much salt or before your period is due, says Ashkan Farhadi, M.D., a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley ...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating and changes in the consistency of bowel movements. [1] These symptoms may occur over a long time, sometimes for years. [2]
The most common symptom associated with bloating is a sensation that the abdomen is full or distended. Rarely, bloating may be painful or cause shortness of breath. [citation needed] Pains that are due to bloating will feel sharp and cause the stomach to cramp. These pains may occur anywhere in the body and can change locations quickly. [8]
Several conditions can cause bloating, including constipation, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), lactose intolerance, celiac disease and even anxiety, adds Yoon. If you have celiac ...
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About a third of older people with peptic ulcers have no symptoms. [1] Complications may include bleeding, perforation, and blockage of the stomach. [2] Bleeding occurs in as many as 15% of cases. [2] Common causes include infection with Helicobacter pylori and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). [1]
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