What is bloating?
It can mean a lot of things to different people. What we are referring to is an increase in the amount of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or a feeling of distention (feels like your stomach is pushing out due to gas build up).
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There are many causes for bloating so our first job is to figure out what is causing your bloating.
Common causes of bloating
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SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
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Anxiety
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Increase in visceral hypersensitivity
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Overeating
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Infections
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Eating too many gas producing foods
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Malabsorption of nutrients
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Motility disorders
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Endometriosis
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Celiac disease
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More
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Testing
We ensure that our patients go through comprehensive testing to rule out any other causes of gastrointestinal symptoms.
Tests may include:
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Stool tests for infections or inflammation
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Lactulose breath test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
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Blood work to look at inflammatory markers, micronutrients, thyroid issues and more
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Imaging studies
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Motility studies and more
Tips to reduce bloating
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Topics covered include IBS, IBD, SIBO, leaky gut, reflux, gut-brain connection, fecal transplants, and so much more...