Bloating and gas are uncomfortable symptoms that may occur when you eat too fast or too much. However, when bloating and gas occur regularly, you need to see Cameron Sikavi, MD, at Innovative GI Health and Wellness in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sikavi is a board-certified gastroenterologist who can find the cause of your symptoms and develop an effective treatment plan. For relief from your bloating and gas, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
Bloating and gas are uncomfortable symptoms that affect your digestive tract. They may make you feel full or cause abdominal pain. Both bloating and gas may also cause belching or flatulence.
Though not always a serious health concern, bloating and gas are symptoms that may occur from conditions that affect the structure or function of your gastrointestinal tract.
Bloating and gas may occur from many causes. You may develop uncomfortable sensations if you eat too fast, eat too much, or eat foods known to cause gas, like beans or cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli).
You can also develop bloating and gas if you talk when you eat and swallow air. It’s also possible to feel gassy and bloated when you’re stressed.
Gas and bloating are also symptoms of gastrointestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Constipation may also cause bloating and gas.
You should schedule an appointment with the board-certified gastroenterologist at Innovative GI Health and Wellness if your bloating and gas are an ongoing problem. Dr. Sikavi takes a comprehensive approach to care, evaluating all the aspects of your health that might cause bloating and gas.
He reviews your usual diet, medical history, and family history. Dr. Sikavi performs a physical exam and may request testing to confirm or rule out a diagnosis. Testing might include bloodwork, stool test, check for food allergies or intolerances, or an endoscopic procedure such as a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy.
Treatment for gas and bloating depends on the underlying cause. However, Dr. Sikavi may recommend lifestyle changes to alleviate your symptoms, such as eating a balanced diet and avoiding foods that worsen your symptoms, stress management, and regular exercise.
Dr. Sikavi may prescribe specific treatments based on the cause of your symptoms, such as medication to improve bowel movements if you're constipated or an antibiotic and probiotic to reduce bacterial overgrowth and help restore gut bacteria balance.
For help with your bloating and gas, call Innovative GI Health and Wellness or schedule an appointment online today.