Question 1

why have i been bloating for 6 months straight? i've been bloated for 6 months straight, it has never stopped nor gotten any better. i never changed anything in my diet and i did take an antibiotic 6 months ago but i started bloating after i took the last

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You : You may be dealing with a colitis, irritable bowel, an unknown allergy, or lactose intolerance. I am not quite sure if your symptoms are related to the antibiotic you were taking or merely a coincidence. Regardless see your primary care doctor and possible a GI doctor (gastroenterologist) for evaluation, work up and treatment.
Best of luck.

Question 2

do antiboitics make you bloated?

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Power of probiotics: Antibiotic use is usually associated with eliminating "good bacteria" dr your colon which then may promote overgrowth of other opportunistic bacteria. These produce gas as they consume micronutrients in the colonic lumen. The easy solution us to take probiotics along with antibiotics and also take antibiotics judiciously only if there're is a true evidence of a bacterial infection as indicated

Question 3

i'm taking antibiotics &  bloating. i was prescribed an antispasmodic & probiotic but i'm still in pain. how can i ease the bloat?

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Try Simethacone: Simethacone is a safe and effective treatment for abdominal bloating.  It is available over the counter and sold under many different brand names.

Question 4

i have been bloated all day everyday for the last 2-3 weeks. i was on an antibiotic during that time, but seems worse since i stopped taking it. ?

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Dx: What diagnosis were you given to be on an antibiotic?  Need more information. Seems your bloated before the antibiotic started?  Diahrea? Constipation?  Fever? Pain?  Need more information. Go back to see the doctor who gave you the antibiotic

Question 5

i was on xifaxan (rifaximin) for 2 weeks. it made my stomach area bloat with water. i finished the antibiotic 6 days ago but am still bloated. why? is this normal

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Yes: Yes bloating can be from increased air /gas in colon and tew change in bacterial flora (mixture of bacteria in the colon).If not improved in 2 or 3 weeks see a doctor

Question 6

im not sure if my antibiotic is causing me to be bloated or if it may be fluid. very uncomfortable. i have cirrhosis and irritable bowel syndrome?

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See ur hepatologist: Hi, to distinguish between fluid retention ; antibiotic as a cause of ur abdo swelling you will need a physical exam by the doc who is familiar with you. Antibiotics can change the gut flora and cause bloating but so can fluid retention. I usually encourage my cirrhotics 2 keep a daily weight diary. If u feel bloated but no increase in weight then it's gaseous. Hope this helps.

Question 7

do antibiotics make you bloated?

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Possible: But what antibiotics are you talking about.  Several may give some takers upper GI issues, some may alter intestinal bacterial flora and create problems in that fashion.  Tell us what drugs you are referring to.

Question 8

do antibiotics make you bloated because i feel bloated the next day whenever i took antibiotic?

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: They can do that as they alter the normal composition of the “good” bacteria that live in your digestive system. I advise extra yogurt and/of probiotics as these can help somewhat. Gas X (simethicone) can also help.

Question 9

can touch pineapple make you bloated?

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: Your question is unclear. Touching pineapple or anything else will not make you bloated. Eating pineapple in moderation would also not make you bloated.
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Question 10

can chewing too much gum make you bloated?

Accepted Answer

When chewing gum,: The salivary glands are getting stimulated and will prompt you to swallow. Since the gum is not meant to be swallowed, air is getting swallowed instead. The more air is swallowed, the more one can feel bloated.
Chewing gum habitually is also not good for the temporomandibular joint.

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Why have i been bloating for 6 months straight? i've been bloated for 6 months straight, it has never stopped nor gotten any better. i never changed anything in my diet and i did take an antibiotic 6 months ago but i started bloating after i took the last

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Do antiboitics make you bloated?

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I'm taking antibiotics & bloating. i was prescribed an antispasmodic & probiotic but i'm still in pain. how can i ease the bloat?

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I have been bloated all day everyday for the last 2-3 weeks. i was on an antibiotic during that time, but seems worse since i stopped taking it. ?

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I was on xifaxan (rifaximin) for 2 weeks. it made my stomach area bloat with water. i finished the antibiotic 6 days ago but am still bloated. why? is this normal

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Im not sure if my antibiotic is causing me to be bloated or if it may be fluid. very uncomfortable. i have cirrhosis and irritable bowel syndrome?

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Do antibiotics make you bloated?

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Do antibiotics make you bloated because i feel bloated the next day whenever i took antibiotic?

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Can touch pineapple make you bloated?

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Can chewing too much gum make you bloated?

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