AGA Clinical Practice Update on Evaluation and Management of Belching, Abdominal Bloating, and Distention: Expert Review

[Meleber]

This American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice Update and best practice advice statements describe the definition, clinical features, and treatment for the 3 common symptoms of belching, abdominal bloating, and abdominal distention. When these symptoms are frequent or severe enough to impair daily activities, they are categorized as disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs).

The clinical advice herein is evidence-based when data were available, but when insufficient data were available, level 5 evidence is provided on the basis of expert opinion and is empirically based on observational data and expert consensus of the authors.

Source (open access): gastrojournal.org/article/S...

[Rob1959]

Very interesting paper thanks for posting. 🙂

[Linley]

👍

[E3178]

I started using a probiotic (one often mentioned on this site) a couple of months ago and after a week my stomach symptoms got much worse for the next few weeks.I stopped taking them and after another two weeks my symptoms improved.

I have tried other probiotics in the past and never carried on with them as my symptoms seemed to get worse.

I noted with interest that it was number 10 recommendation on the research paper that said probiotics are

a no no for treating bloating and all the discomfort that comes with it.

I am really disappointed as I was hoping these probiotics were going to be the answer.

I wonder if anyone else has found this.

[wizzie2090 in reply to E3178]

Same thing that happens to me. So glad to read your post. I started recently on a Prebiotic/Probiotic & I am much worse. Will stop today!

[E3178]

Hi, glad it's not just me. I thought I would be safe on Aflorex as it is supposed to be very good for ibs but not for me. Oh well, I will keep looking for some other treatment.