Abdominal bloating: is it all in the gas?

James Pang; Ian Turner

Abdominal bloating: is it all in the gas?

James Pang
, Ian Turner

Campbelltown Hospital
SWSLHD
University of New South Wales

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Abstract

Bloating is a common problem that is usually functional, but investigations to exclude organic disease may be needed depending on patient age and symptoms and signs. Treatment should be individualised and usually begins with dietary changes, followed by a short-term trial of medications if needed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35-40
Number of pages	6
Journal	Medicine Today
Volume	16
Issue number	4
Publication status	Published - Apr 2015
Externally published	Yes

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