Belching, Bloating, Flatulence

Belching, Bloating, Flatulence – Feeling  that your abdomen is full, tight, or swollen, often from excess gas, fluid, or slowed digestion. Usually common after a big meal, symptoms are brief and relieved once gas is released. Your stomach may look bigger than usual, or just feel uncomfortably stretched. Some people can be more sensitive to even normal amounts of gas and develop the above symptoms. Some over the counter medications like Simethicone, Charcoal tablets have some benefit for occasional symptoms. Persistent bloating could be a sign of maldigestion, excess harmful bacteria in your bowels (SIBO), or Irritable bowel syndrome and needs further evaluation.