Bloating resident survival guide

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usman Ali Akbar, M.B.B.S.[2]

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Bloating resident survival guide Microchapters
Overview
Causes
FIRE
Diagnosis
Treatment
Do's
Don'ts

Overview

Bloating is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaint that is attributed by the patient as subjective sensation of incorrectly perceived excess gas. There are multiple non-functional etiologies of abdominal bloating and distention. Primary functional abdominal distention (FABD) should be diagnosed as single entity and it doesn't overlap with other functional gastro-intestinal disorders. Rome IV diagnostic criteria mentions the co-existence of mild abdominal pain and/or minor bowel movements. FABD can be treated with antispasmodic along with peppermint oil in randomized controlled trials. A stepwise approach is usually needed that counter the dietary interventions,microbiome modulation and medical therapy in the management of FABD.

Causes

The causes of abdominal bloating are numerous and are managed according to the etiology.

Causes of Abdominal Bloating

Intestinal Disorders	Motility Disorders	Malabsorption disorders	Infectious causes	Dietary causes	Misc.
Adhesions Malignancy	Diabetes Scleroderma Pseudo-obstruction Medications	Lactose intolerance Fructose intolerance Celiac disease Pancreatic insufficiency	Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth Giardiasis	Gas-producing foods FODMAPs	Irritable bowel syndrome

Complete Diagnostic Approach

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Patient with abdominal bloating and Distention

Look for the Alarm signs Overlapping functional gastrointestinal disorders Bacterial overgrowth (Small intestine bacterial overgrowth) Dietary intolerances Celiac Diseas Weight gain Constipation Any pyschological comorbidities

Yes

No

* Reassurance the patient, recommend diaphragmatic breathing Diet intervention : Low FODMAP diet Iniate sympotmatic treatment such as peppermint oil or Simethicone

No

Treatment

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Do's

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Don'ts

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