Hello all...
For the past couple of years I have had an abnormal amount of gas, have felt constantly bloated and have recently gone to see my doctor about it as it is becoming more problematic. However, I wonder if my doctor's solution is not the right one.
My symptoms include horrible gas (a horrifying smell beyond that which one could possibly find acceptable in an elevator), constant bloating & slight off-again, on-again pain in the upper left abdominal quadrant and last, but not least, loose stools (when there are any: I can be constipated for a couple of days & then be unable to stop going for a couple of days)... Also, in the last three months I have gained about 10lbs even though none of my eating habits have changed.
Just to add to the problem, there is no family history of anything at all related to the stomach, bowels or any related matters. I am 23 years old and am about average height/weight (5' 7" & 140lbs)
My doctor seems to think that it's