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A 46-year-old female asked:

I get bloating & distention of my upper abdomen immediately after eating starchy carbs. is this ibs?

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Dr. Darrell Herringtonanswered

Family Medicine 34 years experience

Maybe.: Could also be gallbladder or other biliary pathology. See your doctor for complete evaluation.

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Sharp pain in lower right side of abdomen when holding a deep breath especially if sitting mildly slouched, gp said IBS due to bloating. Not appendix?

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Ive been having a pain on the right side of my abdomen, next to my pelvic bone that comes and goes. Ive had it for a few weeks with lower bloating and Im not sure if I have IBS or something else. Any idea what causes it?

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I'm female 25 and have IBS but am having pain/discomfort under chest and upper abdomen and have bloating that has been going on for over 24 hours now.

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