Question 1

if you are lactose intolerant and still have bloating/gas from lactose-free yogurt, is there something else in the diary that causes these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

More than lactose: there more than lactose in the dairy product some people are allergic to the protein in the dairy product get with allergy specialist or with a nutritionist for advice or stay away from all dairy product

Question 2

would you throw kombucha into the mix (like yogurt or align) for curbing gi issues like diverticulosis, heartburn, irregularity, bloating?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't: I have not found it to help.

Question 3

what causes frequent bloating?

Accepted Answer

Maybe IBS, but...: The GI tract has a very limited # of symptoms to signal its distress--nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, pain, fullness, bleeding, etc. As you know, many of these characterize ibs, but are also seen with inflammatory, infectious, ischemic, malabsorptive, and functional disorders. Directed lab work, imaging, biopsies, stool studies are appropriate in excluding non-ibs pathology.

Question 4

what are the causes of bloating?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Abdominal bloating is a common, non-specific symptom with multiple causes. Typically this is from benign causes such as gas or spasm. However, this may be caused by serious problems such as cancer and should be evaluated carefully by your physician.

Question 5

what foods do not cause bloating?

Accepted Answer

Carbs : Simple or complex.

Question 6

what can cause excessive bloating?

Accepted Answer

Bloating: Bloating can occur for several reasons. Consider doing a diet diary and seeing of there is an association with certain foods. Often the case in most of my patients is that there is not enough fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet which results in poor bowel movements.

Question 7

what could cause constant bloating?

Accepted Answer

Numerous things: Many things can cause one to feel bloated.  Bloating is normal process that in some can become uncomfortable. I would start a probiotic, simethicone with meals and treat constipation with MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) if you have to.  Then go see a md.

Question 8

what causes bloating after i work out?

Accepted Answer

Bloating: Bloating after a workout may be due to air swallowing while exercising.

Question 9

what could cause a feeling of bloating?

Accepted Answer

Just about anything: Constipation, gas, tumor, ulcer, irritable bowel, lactose intolerance, gluten enteropathy, food allergy, pregnancy, stress, splenomegaly ascites, etc.  

Bloatingis very vague and needs more qualifiers to limit the possibilities.

Question 10

what types of foods do not cause bloating?

Accepted Answer

DASH diet: The  dietary approach to systolic hypertension diet is quite effective. It can easily be found with a google search. Also sodium intake should be reduced to 2000 mg per day. Most foods have labels with sodium amount.

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