Question 1

for the last three months, i've had bloating after each meal coupled with thinning stool and constipation.  i had an endoscopy (normal), colonoscopy (removed 3 pollips), emptying test (normal), and so far one week on xifaxan for sibo, no improvement.

Accepted Answer

Bloating: Is the emptying study for the stomach or  gallbladder? Did you have CT of abdomen? Would check gallbladder and pancreas, discuss use of creon ( pancreatic enzymes), do food diary. Consider elimination diets  one week all mild products ,one week all gluten products, one week all soy products. Also consider food allergy testing and nutriion consult. F/u/ w/ doc .

Question 2

clear upper endoscopy & colonoscopy nov '15, but now having unusually excessive belching, bloating and loud stomach noises. what next steps? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Dyspepsia.: Your next steps, if not already completed, would be abdominal ultrasound, abdominal CT scan and perhaps some blood testing.

Question 3

bloating/ball like feeling under right rib. ct, us, hida, endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver bloodwork all normal. what is it? could it be liver related?

Accepted Answer

Try diet change. : May be lactose intolerant or sensitive to gluten. Dietitian or Nutritionalist may help. Look up Perfect Health Diet. See if this is right for you.

Question 4

i have chronic bloating and sour stomach 24/7 for 2years .done 1 ct scan , 3 endoscopy, 3 caps.endoscopes , 1 colonoscopy , 1endo.ultrasound normal  help

Accepted Answer

? Breath Testing: Bloating could be due to lactose or fructose intolerance as well as small bowel bacterial overgrowth. Talk with your gastroenterologist about doing breath testing to look for these conditions.

Question 5

how many days does gas and bloating last after colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Less than 24 hours: Gas trapped in the colon usually resolves in a few hours. Any other "gas" pain should be evaluated.  Pain after a colonoscopy is not expected, and should be followed closely.

Question 6

how long after a colonoscopy can the gas and bloating last?

Accepted Answer

: Typically, it can last a few hours. It is because gas is put into the intestines to visualize everything with the scope. The more you move around, the faster you will pass this gas and feel less bloated. Best of luck to you!

Question 7

hypochondriac. in the last year i have had a colonoscopy, egd, november ct scan abdomen and pelvis blood work all good. 67 years old heart tests. always constipated. started citrucel. bloating. pain from breasts down. could this be ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

: If ovarian cancer causes those symptoms, it will be much easier for us to detect this horrible cancer which is most the time diagnosed in late phase. No, your symptom is consistent with constipation and adverse effect of citrucel. You should try a different laxative.

Question 8

i've had diarrhea with bloating for over a year. my stool is very soft and kind of orange most days. my gastro wants a colonoscopy, but that's going to cost a ton of money. what does this sound like? should i push for other cheaper tests first?

Accepted Answer

: Sometimes people get these symptoms after infectious gastroenteritis and its called post infection IBS. The colonoscopy is a good idea as you are 49 years old and the Cancer preventive task force recommended that people get screened for colorectal cancer at age 40 to 45. Colonoscopy can rule out cancer as well as microscopic colitis which can give you these symptoms. You can negotiate the cost.

Question 9

constipation, thin stools, bloating pain, gassy, lower abdominal pain for months, sometimes diarrhea, and sometimes normal poop.. color of poop usually yellowish ..light brown, having colonoscopy in 2 days? does this sound like cancer? 25 m?

Accepted Answer

: Doctors don’t guess or should not guess. You are doing the right thing- colonoscopy. My suspicion is that that you have food poisoning. Good luck.

Question 10

i have a lot of gas and bloating. my colonoscopy came back normal this past march. should i be concerned and what can i do to relieve the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Gas and bloating: these are not really of concern by themselves if any further symptoms occur contact your physician.  Gas X or simethicine may help relieve the gas and bloating and are available OTC

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For the last three months, i've had bloating after each meal coupled with thinning stool and constipation. i had an endoscopy (normal), colonoscopy (removed 3 pollips), emptying test (normal), and so far one week on xifaxan for sibo, no improvement.

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Clear upper endoscopy & colonoscopy nov '15, but now having unusually excessive belching, bloating and loud stomach noises. what next steps? thanks!

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Bloating/ball like feeling under right rib. ct, us, hida, endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver bloodwork all normal. what is it? could it be liver related?

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I have chronic bloating and sour stomach 24/7 for 2years .done 1 ct scan , 3 endoscopy, 3 caps.endoscopes , 1 colonoscopy , 1endo.ultrasound normal help

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How many days does gas and bloating last after colonoscopy?

A member asked:

How long after a colonoscopy can the gas and bloating last?

A member asked:

Hypochondriac. in the last year i have had a colonoscopy, egd, november ct scan abdomen and pelvis blood work all good. 67 years old heart tests. always constipated. started citrucel. bloating. pain from breasts down. could this be ovarian cancer?

A member asked:

I've had diarrhea with bloating for over a year. my stool is very soft and kind of orange most days. my gastro wants a colonoscopy, but that's going to cost a ton of money. what does this sound like? should i push for other cheaper tests first?

A member asked:

Constipation, thin stools, bloating pain, gassy, lower abdominal pain for months, sometimes diarrhea, and sometimes normal poop.. color of poop usually yellowish ..light brown, having colonoscopy in 2 days? does this sound like cancer? 25 m?

A member asked:

I have a lot of gas and bloating. my colonoscopy came back normal this past march. should i be concerned and what can i do to relieve the symptoms?

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