bloated with gas

[Bigbaby]

hi, just been reading posts on ovarian cancer symtons. im become really worried as i seem to have the bloating and alot of gas.im tierd some days but isnt everyone! i wee alot sometimes but not everyday. am i being paranoid or should i be concerned? if im honest, i am abit of a worrier and awlays think theres something seriously wrong with me, but havin said that i have had trouble with my tummy for afew years and the dr says its ibs.my periods have always been painful but as im getting older, some are not too bad at all. .sometimes i look 6 months pregnant! i have also suffered with a bad back for years but they say this is down to all the sport iv played. anyway thanks in advance if anyone reply's. regards em

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Bloating is any abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. As a symptom, the patient feels a full and tight abdomen, which may cause abdominal pain sometimes accompanied by borborygmus.

Common causes for abdominal bloating are:

    * Overeating (gastric distension)
    * Lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance and other food intolerances
    * Food allergy
    * Aerophagia (air swallowing, a nervous habit)
    * Irritable bowel syndrome
The symptom of bloating can be well managed through dietary changes that prevent the over-reaction of the gastrocolic reflex. Having soluble fiber foods and supplements, substituting dairy with soy or rice products, being careful with fresh fruits and vegetables that are high in insoluble fiber, and eating regular small amounts can all help to lessen the symptoms. Foods and beverages to be avoided or minimized include red meat, oily, fatty and fried products, dairy (even when there is no lactose intolerance), solid chocolate, coffee (regular and decaffeinated), alcohol, carbonated beverages, especially those also containing sorbitol, and artificial sweeteners.

Hope this helped. Let us know if you need any more help.

[cosoffice]

Hi, I am new to this forum.  I, too, am very bloated and look like I am about to give birth.  I would go see a gyn, that is my next move as well.  I have a gp and a gasto doc and they have found that I have celiac, but they stated looking b/c my iron was so low.  These docs have not helped yet with the bloating & pain & IBS symptoms. So my next stop, gyn. Let me know if you go & what they say.