Flatulence, prolonged abdominal bloating is a sign of what disease?

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Question
Hello doctor,
Recently, I have some symptoms such as: flatulence, abdominal distension, frequent stomach boiling, broken stools. I had an ultrasound but it was fine. Doctor tell me, prolonged bloating is a sign of what disease?
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist II Tran Thi Hoang Yen - Doctor of General Internal Medicine - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question "What is the sign of prolonged bloating and gas?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Symptoms of bloating and gas have many causes. Flatulence, indigestion, bloating can be caused by an immediate eating situation, but it can also be caused by some chronic digestive diseases for a long time. If it is only a short time and does not improve with the application of the diet, you need to see your doctor for further tests and functional investigations such as endoscopy to find the cause. From there, the doctor will advise the appropriate treatment for your case.
Changing lifestyles, eating habits, giving up some other harmful habits,... can help prevent indigestion, specifically:
Eat right: Patients need to avoid overeating. in one meal, instead, can be eaten in small meals. Pay attention to eat slowly, chew thoroughly so that the food is easily digested when going to the stomach. In addition, it is also necessary to limit foods that cause bloating and indigestion such as dairy products, butter, legumes, grains, foods rich in indigestible carbohydrates, high in fiber, carbonated drinks, foods. eating spicy, hot, acidic,.... Change habits: Smoking is one of the habits that causes accumulation and excess of air in the stomach, causing gas, indigestion, and abdominal distension. Therefore, you should give up this bad habit to avoid bloating and indigestion. In addition, patients also need to limit other stimulants such as alcohol, beer, coffee, ... are drinks that cause bloating. Gentle movement: Gentle movement such as walking, yoga, ... helps the gas in the body move better and easily escape. Hot compress: When the stomach is full, relaxing the abdominal muscles by taking a warm bath can help the gas that has accumulated in the stomach to escape more easily. If you still have questions about bloating, prolonged abdominal distension, 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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