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Question #14453
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high gas problem - #14453

Drishti

I am really struggling with this high gas problem, and I don’t know what to do anymore. Like, for the past few weeks, I've been feeling super bloated, and every time I eat, it just feels like a gas parade in my stomach! It's so uncomfortable. I've tried cutting out dairy and beans, thinking that might help with the whole high gas problem, but I’m still experiencing this crazy bloating and excessive gas. Sometimes it’s just this unbearable feeling, and I can't even concentrate on work or hang out with friends without feeling self-conscious. I've also noticed these random pains in my stomach, and I'm honestly getting worried. I've gone to the doc, and they just say it could be diet related, but I really feel like there’s got to be more to it than that. Are there any tests that I should ask for? Or maybe some specific foods to avoid? Honestly, I'm ready to try anything at this point to get rid of this high gas problem. Anyone else dealt with this? What worked for you?

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Experiencing excessive gas and bloating can indeed be uncomfortable, and it sounds like you’re doing a thorough job of trying to figure out what triggers it. You’re on the right track with eliminating common gas producers like dairy and beans, but there’s often more to it, so let’s dive deeper. Since you’ve already consulted a doctor, and they mentioned diet, consider exploring the elimination diet further. Start by keeping a food diary to identify other potential triggers—it could be gluten, certain vegetables like broccoli and onions, carbonated drinks, or artificial sweeteners. Try cutting them out one at a time for about two weeks each to see if there’s improvement. Additionally, consider testing for lactose intolerance or a possible gluten sensitivity (like celiac disease) that a gastroenterologist can help identify through specific tests. In terms of tests, breath tests for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or fructose malabsorption can be helpful. Testing for food intolerances might also uncover other less obvious culprits. Meanwhile, eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day and chewing food thoroughly to reduce swallowed air may aid digestion. Regular physical activity can also help move gas through your intestines more quickly. On the treatment front, over-the-counter options like simethicone can help break up gas bubbles. But remember, persistent or severe symptoms, especially with pain, warrant further medical investigation to rule out underlying conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome or infection. If symptoms escalate or change suddenly, contact your healthcare provider promptly for reassessment.

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