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Question
Hello doctor,
I often have bloating, gas in the epigastrium. After taking water-based digestive enzymes for about 1 to 2 weeks, the condition decreased. So, please ask the doctor if bloating, flatulence in the epigastrium is a symptom of the colon due to an irritable bowel? Thank you doctor.
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Answer
Hello,
To the question “Are abdominal bloating and gas in the epigastrium a symptom of colon caused by irritable bowel? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional digestive disorder characterized by abdominal pain and impaired stool excretion. You have bloating and gas, you don't have those symptoms, so don't think of irritable bowel syndrome.
Abdominal bloating, gas and bloating in the epigastrium are related to the pathology of the stomach, decreased digestive enzymes (Although you have not mentioned the name of the digestive enzymes you drink) may be related to indigestion.
If you still have questions about abdominal distension, bloating in the epigastrium, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor I Dong Xuan Ha - Doctor of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine, Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
