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Heartburn, Bloating, Gas and Diarrhea After Antibiotics

Dr. Chris — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:02:50 +0000

Reginald Asked : Two weeks back I had a bad case of the flu and developed a sore throat. My doctor put me on a course of antibiotics (one 600mg tablet taken twice daily) but my sore throat kept getting worse. Last week he put me on a second course of stronger antibiotics ( I was taking two 2 gram tablets two times in a day) and he did warn me that it is a very high dose. My sore throat settled and I completed the course of antibiotics about 2 days ago. The problem is that a few days back I noticed that I was getting heartburn and lots of gas which led to constant burping. Sometimes there was also some chest pain but it usually settled if I ate something. This slowly progressed and I found that I had a lot of gas lower down in the bowels and was passing out gas through the other end. For the past day I have quite severe diarrhea, stomach bloating and a lot of gas. I expected to get the heartburn from the antibiotics but I am wondering if all these other tummy symptoms are also related to the antibiotics? [...]

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Gassy Baby | Symptoms, Signs, Prevention and Treatment

Dr. Chris — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:26:40 +0000

Although a baby cannot express the symptoms like nausea, stomach ache and cramps associated with excessive gastrointestinal gas, it is only logical to assume that the level of discomfort expressed by crying is related to these sensations. Gas problems in babies are not just a uncomfortable experience for the child but due to the neediness of an infant, especially a newborn baby, a gas problem can put undue stress on the parent. Gassy Baby Signs & Symptoms The problem may occur only for a short period or it may persist much longer. The severity can vary from one child to another. Flatulence. It is normal for a newborn baby or infant to pass gas 15 to 20 times a day. Due to the lack of inhibition and ignorance about social customs, children may flatulate (pass flatus) loudly. This may be misunderstood by the parent as excess gas. Flatulence can occur due to swallowed air or as a result of gas in the intestines. Other causes could be gastroenteritis or side effects of some medication. There is usually no pain or discomfort due to the gas or while passing it. Excessive flatulence can however, be distressing. Burping or belching is the expulsion of accumulated gas [...]

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Baby Gas Problems – Causes in Newborns and Infants

Dr. Chris — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:07:34 +0000

Excess gastrointestinal gas in babies is a common phenomenon and in most cases, it is not a sign of a digestive problem. Gas buildup in the gut may present with signs like excessive belching, flatulence, abdominal distension (bloating) and crying. Baby Gas Problems – Causes Gas accumulation or production within the gut of a baby occurs for the same reasons as in an adult – air swallowing, byproducts of chemical digestion and bacterial action. However, in babies the contributing factors resulting in excess gas being trapped or produced within the gut may be unique in that it may not be seen in other age groups. Swallowed air will be passed out as belches although some of the air could travel down the gut and mix with other gases to be passed out as flatus. Air Swallowing Air swallowing, also known as aerophagia, is when large amounts of air are swallowed and accumulates within the esophagus, stomach or first part of the small intestine. In babies, it may occur for the following reasons : Crying causes children to gulp air, especially if they cry incessantly. Infants will cry for feedings, diaper changes, attention and various unknown reasons. Infantile colic may be another cause for uncontrollable crying, with air swallowing [...]

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Stomach Bloating – Causes of Fullness After Eating (Meals, Food)

Dr. Chris — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:07:04 +0000

Stomach bloating may refer to a sensation of fullness or pressure which typically occurs after eating, and/or excessive gas accumulation within the gastrointestinal tract. Typically these symptoms are associated with indigestion, however, there are various other causes of stomach bloating that may or may not be related to the gastrointestinal tract (gut). Although the term bloating is sometimes used to refer to an enlarged abdomen, this is technically known as abdominal distension. With stomach bloating, there may be little or no enlargement of the abdomen. Common causes of a visible bulging or protrusion of the stomach may be due to fluid which causes abdominal swelling (ascites), feces (constipation), fat (abdominal fat/central obesity), fetus (pregnancy), flatus (gas accumulation). Sensation of Fullness A feeling of fullness or pressure in the stomach, abdominal area or under the left ribcage, is often described as stomach bloating especially if it follows eating or drinking. This sensation may be a result of gas accumulation or a vague stomach or abdominal fullness. It may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The causes of this sensation of fullness or pressure in the stomach includes : Functional dyspepsia (non-ulcer dyspepsia) This is a syndrome of symptoms that typically start [...]

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Abdominal Bloating (Swollen Stomach) Causes and Conditions

Dr. Chris — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:35:26 +0000

What is abdominal bloating? Abdominal bloating is any enlargement of the abdomen (distension) or fullness sensation in the abdomen with/without distension. When there is visible enlargement then this abdominal distension (enlargement of the abdomen) is most commonly due to one of the following : Fat Fluid Feces Flatus Fetus Bloating that is transient and may come on suddenly and pass just as quickly is more likely due to gas accumulation within the gut. While fluid may also cause bloating, often the term ‘bloat’ is associated with gas while abdominal swelling is attributed to fluid accumulation (ascites). Flatus In this case, the abdominal distention is due to gas in the gastrointestinal tract. Gas in the gut may be due to : Gas from swallowing of air (aerophagia) – this gas contains mainly oxygen and nitrogen and is more likely to be found in the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine. Gas from bacterial action on food – this as contains mainly carbon dioxide, methane and hydrogen and is more likely to be found in the small intestine and large intestine. Gas that diffuses from the blood into the gastrointestinal tract – mainly nitrogen. At any time, the gut [...]

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Stomach Gas – Causes, Gassy Foods and Prevention

Dr. Chris — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:17:32 +0000

What is Stomach Gas? The term stomach gas is often used to describe the presence of gas in the upper gastrointestinal tract. This includes the esophagus (gullet) and first portion of the small intestine (duodenum). Stomach gas differs from gas in the lower bowel and colon in that it has a higher quantity of air swallowed during eating and by mouth breathing. A host of signs and symptoms are attributed to excess gas in the stomach and upper gut. However, the volume of gas associated with excess belching, bloating and flatulence is rarely more than normal. These symptoms may often be associated to underlying gastrointestinal disorders, of which stomach gas is one of the many symptoms. Causes of Stomach Gas Gas within the upper gastrointestinal tract is a result of many factors including gas produced by : Bacteria in the gut (normal and pathogenic bacteria). Digestion and decomposition of food. Air swallowing (aerophagia). Carbonated drinks and effervescent solutions. These causes may be a result of normal activity within the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, duodenum), voluntarily induced or it may be due to a number of conditions and diseases. The most common symptom of increased gas in the upper gastrointestinal [...]

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Causes of Bloating and Gas (Flatulence)

Dr. Greg — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:09:21 +0000

Bloating Bloating is a sensation of ‘fullness’ and tightness within the abdomen. It may be accompanied by swelling of the abdomen (distension). Bloating due to the build up of gas within the gastrointestinal tract will often be relieved by belching or flatulence. Bloating should be differentiated from angina pectoris and myocardial infarction which are two cardiac conditions that may not always result in pain but can be fatal. Obesity and Pregnancy Persistent bloating should be investigated as the cause may not be related to gas or the digestive processes. Obesity often results in lax abdominal muscles with a superficial layer of fat tissue that contributes to abdominal distension. Pregnancy causes an increased abdominal diameter as the growing fetus expands within the abdominoperineal cavity. The expanding uterus may compress the organs of digestion thereby contributing to the sensation of bloating. This form of distension is considered a medical norm and is not indicative of any underlying pathology. Ascites Swelling is often incorrectly thought to be abdominal distension due to fluid while bloating is ascribed to gas build up. Any abdominal distension is a swelling of the abdomen. Bloating is the sensation of ‘fullness’ and tightness of the abdomen with or without [...]

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Gastric Abdominal Gas and Pain in Chest, Hard Ball or Knot

Dr. Chris — Wed, 12 May 2010 11:25:41 +0000

KristalTT Asked : Over the past few weeks, I have been feeling a pain on the front of my chest just at the bottom of the left side of my rib cage. It almost feels like a hard ball or knot which is like protruding into the top of my abdomen area. I can feel partly feel this ball at the top of my abdomen and if I dig my finger under the rib cage which is very painful. It comes and goes but it causes a lot of pain, more in my chest than abdomen. Its sometimes a dull ache and at other times it feels like a tight pain. From what I read up, I thought it was a hiatus hernia and I went and saw my doctor and then a gastroenterologist. He was very thorough and did a whole lot of tests. Everything was in order, even my heart, and I was told that it was probably just a gas build up. I was given quite a few medicines including something for cramps. I have been suffering with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) for many years and while it sometimes troubles me for a few days or weeks, [...]

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