Every night during & after my evening meal my stomach bloats, I have tried eating more slowly, eating less but I still bloat & that bloating lasts all night until once again it happens at my evening meal. Does anyone else have this problem & how did you rectify it? Suggestions for over the counter medications that would help also please. Many thanks in advance.
Stomach Bloating I Need Help Please
kittykat78 on 26/03/2023 - 14:24
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Op is sick
From, Dr OzBargain
I lol'd
Dr OzBargain certainly more credible than Dr Oz
this med cert looks doctored
Why doesnt Op go and see thier Doctor?
Surely this one falls into that dept?As a doctor I recommend removal of the stomach right away. Will solve problem.
So hilarious…
This is not medical advice, I'm just replying because I've had a similar experience.
If you eat a lot of fibre during the day (especially nuts), this can increase the amount of gas in your digestive system (stomach and bowels). This is made much worse if you eat a lot of bacteria-containing products like yoghurt, sauerkraut or kefir. The bacteria will feast on the fibre, and proliferate. It is the bacteria that produce the gas.
After you eat your evening meal, the reflex response pushes everything further downwards in your digestive system, creating pressure, plus the bacteria digesting your freshly eaten food create more gas. As your body is probably not ready to defecate, the gas and the freshly eaten food create pressure all night.
Easiest solution is to eat less at night, and eat at least 3 hours before sleeping. Another solution is to not consume too many nuts or yogurt, etc. during the day. Make sure you consume a lot of water during the day and get plenty of exercise.
Never eat a big meal just before sleeping at night.
Another potential source of the problem is caffeine consumption. In some people, caffeine increases acid in the stomach, preventing digestion of certain proteins, which later create bloating and gas.
This is interesting post . As someone who's experiencing similar symptoms with bloating I always thought eating more fibre, yogurt and kefir etc. is good for you . Care to tell more tips ?
Fibre is good for you. You should be able to eat plenty of veges, salad and fruit without feeling too much bloating. I think oats are good too, I eat a lot of muesli. But for some reason, nuts can create a lot of gas. Probably the bacteria love eating the fibre from the nuts. Also, drinking too much coffee, especially before breakfast, may exacerbate the problem.
Yoghurt and kefir are good for you, but they will increase the amount of bacteria in your gut, creating more gas.
The solution is pretty clear: don’t eat too many nuts, don’t eat too much refined carbs like white bread and cakes, don’t eat too much yoghurt/kefir, don’t eat too much food in general, eat plenty of veges and fruit, don’t eat too close to bedtime, drink plenty of water, get plenty of exercise, get plenty of sleep, try not to worry and get stressed too often.
This advice assumes there is no underlying health condition causing the problem. It is very common to get bloating and gas and digestive discomfort on a western diet based around carbohydrates and dairy.
Just for context: Too much fibre is not good for you.
Also there's not one type of fibre out there.
Everything in balance.
eat plenty of veges
That's one of the main problems for me - cauliflower, broccoli, onions, beans, they're all incredibly good for you and they all create more gas than a heard of cows in a paddock.
Factually incorrect. You should really read up on this. Blindly telling people to just eat vegies is not good either.
There are some fruit and veg she should be avoiding.
Your intention is good but if people just went with what you said they may end up being worse
Beans beans the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you toot!
Fibre comes in two X two types, four overall.
Water-soluble or not; fermentable or not.
First instance, Metamucil/psyllium is a popular fibre laxative. It is not fermentable so it won't cause bloating gas; it does contain both soluble and insoluble fibre, so some dissolves and makes jelly inside to thicken your poop but the insoluble component is like swallowing a sponge that absorbs water and swells.
The microbial culture stuff is a little misleading. You have a lot of microbes in your gut all the time anyway. They will eat any fermentable fibre and make gas. All your farts are from microbes fermenting fibre in your gut.
Farts can also be from air being trapped and forced down as well. This is especially apparent with those that have had gastric sleeve surgery.
Maybe you're pregnant.
Gives birth every morning 30 mins after arriving to work
My boss does that
You remind me of the days when I was a boss and used to to that…
It's primarily an issue with too much fibre (most likely SIBO - look it up), go zero fibre for a while for relief ;)
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3435786/
(it's one of the only studies to compare degrees of fibre intake to GI symptoms reported)
(Table 2 shows that "Bloatedness" went from 33 people initially reporting it to 0 people reporting it on the zero fibre diet)
You might want to check with your GP to see if you have some kind of food intolerance. The most common is lactose intolerance, which causes bloating and gastric distress when you consume milk and dairy.
Then there's also less common ones like FODMAP intolerance or even soy and corn
^ This
Biggest mistake people make is cutting out gluten assuming it's carbs when really, it could be something else.
For me, it's pancreatic related which then causes issues with insulin (non diabetic) and so management is via low FODMAP. Cutting out gluten and carbs is a no no for me.
Try Mylanta tablets (extra strength, chewable, 48 packs). They not only calm the stomach acid but relieve the gas.
You may need to speak with GP about Pantroprazole medication but long term use must be overseen by a treating specialist (is my understanding)
Definitely check out food intolerance and FODMAP.
Gluten or lactose intolerance methinks.
Most likely gluten.
Exactly what i was thinking.
OP, have you been tested for Coeliac disease?
This!
Celiac disease will have far worse symptoms. If all you have is bloating and gas symptoms you are simply gluten intolerant.
Don't tell us what you eat for lunch. Let us use our psychic powers to figure it out..
not enough shop back me thinks
Just stop eating dinner for a while, fast from lunch to the next morning if you can handle it.
I've started skipping breakfast and lunch now too most days. Only a late arvo snack and dinner every day.
try washing it down with a coke
I do this when overseas when I start to suffer from something, it actually works, the familiarity helps a lot as well.
Chilli sauce/raw will fix ya.
I don't know but maybe consider to do a test on helicobacter.
This.
I have the same problem. Went to my GP, he suggested I do a blood test and a H. pylori test. Just don't eat or drink after 12AM before you do the H. pylori breath test.
There are a huge number of possibilities ranging from nearly harmless to life-threatening. Please talk to your doctor rather than self-diagnosing and/or following suggestions you find on here.
Definitely, to rule out it's not something life-threatening OP should consult with their GP instead of Dr. OzBargainForums.
This is OzBargain, he's trying to save money on the co-pay
Family member has this issue. I am not a doctor but could be a number of things causing it, yeast, gluten, too much sugar intake.
As ForkSnorter said above eating less in the evening's helps, but I don't think it's a solution.I can definitely relate to your situation because I experienced something similar about 10 months ago. It was so bad that I couldn't sleep at night due to the bloating and pain, and I often had to force myself to vomit just to feel better. I would do a 24-hour fast once a week but wasn't disciplined when it came to breaking the fast, and my sedentary lifestyle didn't help either.
When I finally saw my doctor, they suggested a test for Helicobacter pylori, which turned out positive. They prescribed some medication, but it didn't seem to work much, maybe due to my lifestyle. So, I decided to take a break and went back to my hometown, where I made some significant changes in my life.
I started eating less, cutting down on spicy and oily foods, exercising with walks and runs for an hour each day, and ensuring I got at least 7-8 hours of sleep. After a couple of weeks, I noticed significant improvements: my weight decreased, my blood pressure went down, and even my resting heart rate dropped from 90-95 bpm to 60-70 bpm.
If you can make some adjustments in your lifestyle and be mindful of what and how much you eat, it could help reduce your bloating. That being said, this is just my personal experience - always consult with a doctor and find out what works best for you. Wishing you the best!
Have you managed to keep that lifestyle going?
Yes, Things are still going great overall. Since coming back, I've adjusted my walking/running routine to about 3 to 4 days a week. As for my diet, not much has changed.
That's the problem, when you live and work in the city, there is too much convenience food…
I didn't realise there are so many practising GP's on OB.
u dont need 2 b a gp to know what way the wind blows
What makes you say that?
Have you tried Bikies?
Bikies?
People still say that? Bikies. I remember a friend's parents would call them that. Bikies instead of biscuits.
I think they were flexing the classic OzBargain meme: "If all else fails, call the bikies".
And still it's a more sensible solution than expecting medical advice from ozb instead of going to a doctor
FYI it wasn't a meme it was a poll option
Take Metamucil or see a GP
Metamucil
I was suggested this and it literally bloated me so badly I was in significant pain for an entire afternoon. It's definitely not for everyone.
If only there was an online search engine that could provide several articles to assist with answers to your symptoms and provide suggestions, even I'm shocked that such a resource isn't available.
Also go to your GP.
There are a fair few foods that can cause bloating. One I’ve noticed with a few people is onion, garlic and spring onions. Hope you find out what it is that’s causing it
I've noticed BBQ chicken or pork belly does it for me.
Do you chew a lot of gum during the day? That can do it too.
Pregnant?
Food Allergies?
Worms?
Illness?
See a good/competent doctor and get some allergy tests.Maybe an inbalance with gut bacteria…. If so try Yakut. Best see a doctor as well.
Yakut is full of sugar. Better off getting one without sugar from the pharmacy.
The blue one? That one is available from coles/woolies too if i remember correctly
Take Charcotabs 250mg. Chemist Warehouse are the cheapest/best stockist.
See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZx0KMCOSs4
I used Activated Charcoal. Took about 2 weeks or so to take effect.
I had no luck with that, degas works for me
I've got no advice, but I hope you find a solution soon. It sounds uncomfortable.
See your GP.
They may recommend breath tests for fructose and lactose intolerance and a blood test for coeliac antibodies. If they do, it's worth the minimal expense to get an actual diagnosis.
Agree.
The OP might have early diabetes and might need insulin.
Are you eating carbs and sugar?
Perhaps too much bread and then water?
Apple cider vinegar
Try dropping a couple of different foods first and see if theres any change.
Dont assume its gluten related like a lot of people do.
Try to fix by diet changes dont go the easy route of medication.
But if after you've had a serious attempt a Gp can prescribe Pantroprazole.
Google it
or
GPT 4 it
No one google anymore… they Bing it.
I suffer from sever heartburn that results in bloating. I have started taking Slippery Bark Elm, half a teaspoon a day. It seems to help me with bloating. This not a cure, just temporary relief. You WILL have to get some test done like breath/blood test to find the root cause of the issue. There is no other alternative. The sooner you get this checked by a professional the less time it would take to heal.
Go and get your crural area tightened up, your oesophagus put in the right position, and a fundoplication.
It's been 2 months since my surgery and I feel like a new person.
I was getting heartburn while sleeping for probably a year. Went on holidays for a month found it improved with changed meal times.
Cure was eating a small dinner around 5pm and not laying down in front of the telle after eating :)
Damn nasty but in my case fairly simple to fix.
I am not a natural herb psychopath, but I really do find peppermint tea often helps my bloating / IBS. My issues are agitated by certain foods when under stress.
+1 for peppermint tea
Try the over the counter medication below:
https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/3175/de-gas-48-capsu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simeticone
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555997/
Yep this has been a life changer for me, plus simeticone is really affordable
Beyond the initial relief, I used a FODMAP elimination diet to figure out what caused the bloating and get rid of it, and now rarely need the simeticone
Lol at all these remedies being thrown around. Look at what youre eating, you might have an intolerance
Try and see a GP about this if you can afford it.
You're going to want to look at what specifically you're eating at/with dinner compared with the other meals during the day.
For example, I'll bet if you eat ONLY a stead, with salt for dinner, and ONLY drink water, you won't get any bloating. No cups of tea, in the evening, just steak, salt and water.
I got a solution but as OP is not reactive what's the point
I think they are just sitting on it and waiting for some thoughts to bubble up
Or their gas to unbloat
Have you tried de-gas tablets?
Change your diet and see if it helps. I recently switched to a protein heavy diet with little to no carbs and the difference has been night and day.
p.s. - not medical advice, just sharing my personal experience
OP gives no info on what they eat during the day or for dinner. Near impossible to offer advice without some basic info.
This is like on those tech forums when someone says "my PC crashes when I open a file" and gives no info on their system specs or what they're actually doing…
Easy fix…….eat less
There’s a product called ‘De-Gas’ which may help. Give it a go. Good luck.
Dude go to the doctor, why are you asking for information from strangers on the internet
Especially if it's a parasite from undercooked food.
Biggest load of cynical claptrap I have ever read in my life.
Medical profession is far from perfect, we all know that, but this nonsense is just way over the top.
Guess I am one of the lucky people, I have a fantastic GP. He doesn't know everything, and doesn't claim to. But if he doesn't know the answer to a question I ask, he will find out and get back to me. If it is a problem he cannot deal with, he has a really great network of specialists who he can refer me to, and I have never had a problem with anyone he sent me too. Every one of them has been excellent. I am also not afraid to challenge my doctor. He and I have had the odd "robust" discussion over the last 20 years, but I refuse to see any other doctor in the clinic unless it is just for a very minor issue.
I suggest you reassess your health requirements and seek out medical professionals that meet "your" particular needs.
If you read a little slower instead of ignoring my careful wording, not only is what I said true, but you would see you went on to confirm it!? Did I say ALL GPs are hopeless? No.
Yes, you're a lucky one and not the norm. If it was the norm then i don't think you'd have a problem with seeing another doctor in the clinic.
Guess I am one of the lucky people, I have a fantastic GP.
Thats literally the point though, most are not.
Medicine in Australia treats GP speciality as a failure, so typically only the worst choose it. This means that most of the publics interaction with medicine is with the lowest preforming doctors.Anecdotally, I have had ~10 GPs in my life due to moving around the country. Of those, exactly 1 was worth the time, let alone money.
It's not just GPs, it's also specialists. I had extreme pain in my finger joints, couldn't figure out what was causing it. I went to the best rheumatologist in the city. After a number of tests and a 10-minute examination, he said there's nothing wrong with me.
Using problem solving, I eventually discovered it was carpel tunnel syndrome caused by cycling. Leaning down on the handlebars put pressure on my wrist, compressing the median nerve, which runs to the finger joints, causing pain. Very common issue among cyclists according to multiple studies. I modified my bike, and the pain went away.
If the rheumatologist had been well informed and given me a proper interview, he could have diagnosed it.
Yeah more specialists are better, not all. ;-)
I have a very similar bike problem. My hands quickly go numb, fingers and wrist ache, destroys my ability to play guitar. I hate it because I looked up the calories burned by different types of exercise and cycling was up there but you get to sit down lol! What kind of modification fixes it?
@[Deactivated]: Higher handlebars so you're not putting weight on your wrists. I use a flatbar road bike with extension rings lifting the handlebar and extra high bar ends. Also don't wear a heavy backpack while riding.
Ya lucky that they didn't misdiagnose you as having gout
You would of need meds forever that you didn't need
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do you need a med cert too?