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A 25-year-old female asked:
What are some causes of 24/7 lower abdominal bloating and swelling especially the lower left side?
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Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Abdominal bloating : How long has it been there? Are you having bowel movements, passing gas? More information is needed
List of reasons:
Lactose intolerance
Fructose intolerance
FODMAPS (high FODMAP diet)
Malabsorption
Celiac disease
Pancreatic insufficiency
Functional
Irritable bowel syndrome
Functional dyspepsia
Functional bloating
Constipation
Dysmotility
Diabetes
Scleroderma
Pseudo-obstruction:
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Last updated May 28, 2020
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