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Bloated Stomach

A bloated stomach is when you feel like your stomach is swollen after a meal. Some of the primary causes of bloating are excessive gas production and problems in the digestive tract movement. Avoid eating a lot in a single meal, take digestive enzymes supplements, do not drink aerated drinks, and limit alcohol consumption to prevent bloating.

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I am suffering from stomach issues. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have stomach issues, and my stomach is bloated all the time. It keeps rumbling, I have gas and burp frequently. My stool is not very solid, slightly powdered, and I have been having this problem for about four months. I have been watching my diet and taking probiotics, but it does no...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your case and it seems to be non-resolving dyspepsia (indigestion) and bloating. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions. Switch on acid suppression medicine to relatively better and new medication like cap...  Read Full »

I am experiencing bloating and unusual stools. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I keep having bloated stomach with strange stools. I am generally tired and have noticed white mucus in the toilet bowl. Kindly help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your case history and attached images (attachments have been removed to protect the patient's identity) of your stools. Your stools are always formed with slight variations of colors and alarming colors would include fresh...  Read Full »

My mother has back pain and bloating. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My mom is not feeling well, and I am concerned about internal bleeding. This morning, she had a decreased appetite, foot swelling (right), and diarrhea. She has back pain along with pain and bloating in the abdomen. She just wants to go to bed. She also noticed some spotting in her underw...  Read Full »


Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Diarrhea, back pain, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite are most probably due to a colon cause, which could be an inflammatory bowel disease or diverticulosis. If these episodes keep coming, your mom will need a colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis.As for the spotting...  Read Full »

I feel like emptying my bowel whenever I go out. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. My weight is 63 kg. I have masturbation habit for 6 years. My stomach gets bloated and there is gas formation. I also have tiredness and diarrhea. I have to apply pressure for passing urine and stools. I get the feeling of emptying my bowel whenever I got to go out ...  Read Full »


Dr. Babu Lal Meena

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a common problem, most of the individuals have bad bowel habits in some forms. This kind of problem is called IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). This disorder leads to bloating and fre...  Read Full »

Why is there abdominal pain with bloating soon after having food?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having abdominal pain due to gas for two to three days after having food. It happens mainly in the morning and evening after food. Pain is severe, so I had an Unienzyme to get some comfort. Could you kindly prescribe some medicine for this? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Nagaraj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please tell me about your symptoms in a bit in detail? Did this pain start suddenly or gradually? Did this pain felt in the back (radiating to back)? Is there any dark coloration of stools? Did you pass any blood in stools? Is there associated vomiting...  Read Full »

Why does anything I eat make my stool watery and upsets my stomach?

Query: Hi doctor,My stool is watery for the past three months. Eating food tends to upset my system. I have stomach pain while having bowel movements. I consulted a doctor and she suggested me to do a stool test. According to the reports, I had a worm infection and I was given medications to have relief. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please mention your current body weight. Please mention whether you have lost any weight in the last six months. Please mention your working time. Please mention whether you have any changes in your mood recently. Please mention in detail rega...  Read Full »

I missed my periods and have stomach aches on my belly button and also a gassy stomach. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I missed my periods this month, and since then, I have been experiencing stomach aches on my belly button and also a gassy stomach. I did not have coitus. I had my last period on the last week of last month, and since then, I did not have my period. A doctor gave me a tonic and some me...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. A missed period can be due to various reasons, such as stress, weight changes, hormonal imbalances, or pregnancy. However, the symptoms you describe, stomach ache near the belly button and a gassy stomach, co...  Read Full »

Why do I have on-and-off grumbling in my stomach with burps?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having constant grumbling in my upper stomach. This has been going on and off for the past two weeks. I am also burping and bloating a lot. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. I am reviewing your case history in detail and will get back to you in a while. Thank you.  Read Full »

Why do I bloat and get loose motion after eating food?

Query: Hi doctor, Whenever I sit or lay down to rest or sleep just after taking food I get loose motion. Often, it is mucus loose motion and high headache. Also, I get vomit. What is my problem? What treatment should I take for this?  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The urge to defecate following food intake is a common digestive complaint, usually attributed to physiological causes such as the gastrocolic reflex, which stimulates the colon when the stomach is stretched. However, if this reflex becomes urgent, uncontrollable, or ...  Read Full »

I have bloating and blood comes through my stool. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from bloating for five years. Whenever I take food into my stomach, gas comes out by making a huge sound. Often blood is coming out through stool. Could you please suggest me the treatment?  Read Full »


Dr. Mayank Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You could have chronic constipation, irritable or inflammatory bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis. You need to visit gastroenterologist as soon as possible. For symptomatic relief, you can take effervescent Psyllium spoons twice a day and Simethicone 125 mg after a meal...  Read Full »

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