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Flatulence

Flatulence is referred to as a release of gas from the digestive system through the anus. Excess flatulence is caused due to swallowing more air than normal and other digestive issues such as indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, and small bacterial overgrowth. It cannot be stopped by it can be reduced by following some measures. You can eat food slowly and gently. Avoid eating gas-producing foods. Try taking probiotics. Avoid taking beverages.

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I am suffering from loose stools and gas. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, Since last one year, I am having loose stools with a lot of gas released from the anus. Motion is not cleared fully. There is a burning sensation in stomach and somewhere in the intestines. There is a huge rambling in the stomach, especially in the evening hours. The doctor has advised...  Read Full »


Dr. Noushif. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The present symptoms look more likely due to constipation. I suggest you follow these measures: Avoid constipating foods like maize-based foods, junk foods, baked ones etc. Keep yourself well hydrated with two to three liters of water a day in various form...  Read Full »

Why am I having a continuous release of gas from my stomach?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a gastric problem for the last year. There is a continuous release of gas from my stomach. The stomach sort of puffs up all the time, gas production is in every 10 to 15 minutes and it goes out through the anus or mouth. After 10 to 15 minutes, again I have the same...  Read Full »


Dr. Noushif. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gas formation is not always abnormal and need not always be treated. You can take precautions like avoiding foodstuffs which can increase gas production. Other measures are to regularise bowel habits, avoid constipation and have an adequate intake of water daily up to ...  Read Full »

I pass gas frequently. Is it due to IBS or gut flora imbalance?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with IBS-D by a gastroenterologist. My CBC, abdominal ultrasound, and FOBT were all normal. I was put on a one-month medication that consisted of Rifagut 550 mg (twice a day), Colospa Retard (twice a day), and Librax. My only problem was aggressive BM, not diarrhea but...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankur Jindal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms typical of irritable bowel syndrome. Small frequent meals, low carb diet, plenty of fluids and water can help. I suggest to take tablet lomotil if required. Get colonoscopy done. No major worries. I hope I ...  Read Full »

How to stop flatulence, poor hair growth, and acne?

Query: Hello doctor, How do I stop flatulence, poor hair growth (baldness) and acne (black spots) in my system entirely?  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your all three complaints are different. I will give my opinion one by one. For flatulence, common causes are lack of exercise, excess carbonated drink intake, eating too fast, smoking, stress, etc. So these factors should be avoided. For gas relief, you can take A...  Read Full »

How to get rid of bloating and constipation from taking Venlafaxine?

Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from anxiety disorder. I am currently on Venlafaxine. I have issues with bloating and constipation. I am physically active as I go to the gym. However, stomach bloating has been a frustration. There are days it soothes and days it gets worse. From previous screenings, the doc...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both your symptoms of constipation and sweating are likely as a result of Venlafaxine. It is a known and relatively common side effect. So, you should request your doctor to change it to a different medicine like Ciplar LA (Propranolol) or Alprax (Alprazolam). Bloati...  Read Full »

Why do I get random sharp pains in my stomach?

Query: Hello doctor, My 13-year-old son is suffering from major stomach aches for about a year now. We have tried several different OTC medications as told by his pediatrician. He recently had a colonoscopy and endoscopy done, which revealed that he is lactose intolerant. The pain is sporadic and not ever...  Read Full »


Dr. Sumeet Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Long-standing pain in the abdomen without any added symptoms like weight loss, nausea, recurrent diarrhea, or excessive flatulence can be stress-induced. But before labeling the pain as stress-induced, all the organic causes need to be ruled out. A thorough physical ...  Read Full »

Please help me to manage this serious acid reflux issue.

Query: Hello doctor, I have some problem in my upper GI tract. I have been experiencing serious acid reflux since last eight months accompanied by extreme bloatedness and flatulence. I have consulted a few doctors and all of them have prescribed PPI medications and none of them have worked. Please help me...  Read Full »


Dr. Y. Siva Roja

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your symptoms are so severe, you can get an upper GI (gastrointestinal) endoscopy done after consulting a gastroenterologist/physician. After examining you, he/she may advise you other investigations like ultrasound abdomen, thyroid profile, and H. pylori testing....  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 »

Why does my vagina let out air that sounds like a fart?

Query: Hi doctor, I gave birth to a 7 lbs baby boy through C-section. I had a small cut and it was stitched and healed. It has been four months now. My vagina seems to have a fart. It happens during day time. But now it comes at night too. I am stressed and worried. What can be done?   Read Full »


Dr. Vidya A Ramasamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, it is important to know that gas from the vagina is referred to as a queefing or vaginal fart. It is not pathology because the vagina holds air and during rigorous act or coitus or due to strenuous work or exercise, it passes...  Read Full »

Will lactose intolerance likely to cause frequent gas formation?

Query: Hello doctor, I get gas when I eat anything and I mostly notice it when I am in a quiet room because I get nervous and try to hold it in. I have to pass stools every morning to get it out of my system as best as I can. This sounds gross but it has been bothering me for three and a half years. I thi...  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the data you have posted. Sorry that you are going through all this. Some points to be made clear are if you were congenitally lactose intolerant these symptoms would have been severe during childhood, as they are for three years this conditio...  Read Full »

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