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A 24-year-old female asked:
Hi doc, i am 24 year old lady i would like to konw why i have too much air in my stomach and what cause it and what home remmedy would prevent it, ?
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Aerophagia versus...: Aerophagia (swallowed air) distends stomach &may result in burping. Also, gassiness/ stomach distension after meals can reflect: 1) partial gastric outlet obstruction due to gastritis/ulcer; 2) pyloric narrowing from scar; 3) gastroparesis due to delayed emptying of stomach (as w/diabetic gut neuropathy); 4) bacterial overgrowth in gut; 5) any malabsorption; 6) pancreatic maldigestion 7) lots more.
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