Stomach Bloating And Gurgling Posted: 06-06-07 12:33pm
hello:
I am a relatively healthy 48 year old
male. Since September, I have experienced
stomach bloating and gurgling soon after
eating with occasional diarrhea . Those
are the primary symptoms. No cramping, no
vomiting, no sour stomach/heartburn, no
visible blood in stool, no weight loss,
etc. Persistent bloating/gurgling with
occasional loose stools after
eating..that's about it.
Doesn't seem to be related to any
particular food (ie lactose intolerance).
Onset of symptoms was sudden. One week I
was fine, ever since I have had this
problem. Never had a problem of this sort
before except for the occasion/infrequent
bout of stomach flu. At first, I thought I
had consumed some spoiled milk but the
symptoms have lasted for 9 months now.
About 3 weeks ago, I finally went to my GP
and he diagnosed dyspepsia and put me on
20 mg of omeprazole daily along with
acidophillus/lactobacillus capsules which
I take several times per day. I started
this therapy about 3 weeks ago and
symptoms are pretty much the same, perhaps
slightly less severe. Prior to going to
the GP, I had taken acidophillus as a
remedy but not as consistently as I have
during the last few weeks. I experienced
some slight mitigation of symptoms but the
problem never fully went away.
Last week, about 2 weeks after beginning
the therapy, I was tested (blood test for
antibody) for H pyroli and the test came
back in the .35 range; well within the
normal range.
Given the sudden onset of symptoms, I
believe I probably have some sort of
bacterial infection/imbalance in my gut
and the bloating/gurgling is a product of
that. I suppose it is also possible that
I have some sort of amoebic/parasitic
infection but I haven't been drinking out
of ponds or traveled to India or anything
of that nature.
I am getting frustrated and I think my GP
is barking up the wrong tree.
If there is a GI specialist on this forum
can you please suggest what tests I should
have or what you think might be the root
cause of my symptoms?
Thank you.
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 06-07-07 21:39pm
Tests: I guess youshould ask for routine
blood work to include a CBC, ESR and CRP
which is an inflammatory marker which
would be elevated if there was
inflammation going on in the GI tract.
Also, possibly some liver enzymes to see
if you have some sort of bile or gall
bladder issue. Start with that and
depending oon those results, your GI doc
should know where to go from there.
Honestly, I don't know why every PCP wants
to treat all stomach issues with antacids!
Good luck, hope this helps.
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goldiestar
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Tennisguy Posted: 07-04-07 10:41am
Personally I would recommend a cleansing
program. You are experiencing the effects
of parasites in your system. If you were
taking an acidophelus it is a typical
perscription for candida or yeast
infection. This is what was perscribed for
me when I first found an alternative which
was DrNatura's colonix program. I would
suggest you source a good naturopath and
they will suggest the same, that a good
cleanse is necessary and then an
adjustment in your diet and eating habits.
This is what has helped me. I am sure you
will find a solution that is suitable for
you. Let us know what that is and how it
has worked for you.
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riggles
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stomach bloating and gurlging Posted: 04-27-08 07:08am
Hi there
I was just wondering if you managed to
sort out your stomach problems. My
husband has just developed the same
symptoms and, just like you, he has never
had anything like this before - infact I
would say his digestive system has always
been strong and stable. For the past 3
days his stomach has gurgled constantly -
not just after food or before - just
anytime - last night it kept me awake for
about an hour!! He is not worried because
he says it doesn't hurt - I did manage to
pry the information out of him that it's
making his stool loose and much more
frequent but he is of the opinion that it
will go away just as quickly as it came.
I'm not so sure but we are going away on
Thursday so I'm eager to try some natural
remedies before he has to visit the GP. I
have already made him take some
acidophillus morning and evening but it
hasn't really lessened the problem. I saw
your post thread ended last year so I
thought I would see if you had any further
ideas to report.
thanks
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urbanlm
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Bloated feeling Posted: 06-06-08 21:07pm
This interests me bec/ the BF experiences
bloating or a heavy feel for 4 hours after
a meal, every decent sized meal. He
doesn't exercise much, but consumes
organic food, easy on the dairy, lean
protein, easy on the carbs, very careful
with fat intake, below average quantities
of fruits and vegetables, but modestly
healthy if irregularly.
He claims he doesn't have IBS (irritable
bowel syndrome). However, the digestive
system is so complex, with Ph issues,
good/bad bacteria, enzymes and proper
digestive juices, among other things. I
feel sleepy after a meal, but feel
immediately better after a walk, a burp or
two, and passing a bit of gas. He's still
feeling pretty full 4 hours later.
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