Bloating

1. What causes bloating?

• Carbonated beverages
• Sugar substitutes
• Swallowing air (aerophagia)
• Diet (fatty foods, milk, certain vegetables)                      
• Menstruation/menopause

• Unintentional weight loss
• Fevers
• Change in bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea)
• Bleeding
• Nausea,vomiting

Suggestions for Coping with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (30 KB DOC)

For more information contact mmpc Gastroenterology Office at 616-774-414 or email us at gastro@mmpc.com