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Leave a comment Posted on September 30, 2015 Gastrointestinal disorders

Bloating: The cause and prevention

How to prevent bloating

It can be a topic that is seldom discussed, uncomfortable and embarrassing, so what are the most common causes of bloating and what can you do to prevent it

In this video, Sian, a 33 year old business owner and busy mother of two finds herself, like many of us, suffering from severe bloating as a result of her diet and busy lifestyle.

Sian documents her experiences in a week long video diary which shows how something as simple as a protein shake and not taking time to sit down and eat her meals can trigger bloating, as well as other lifestyle factors that she wasn’t even aware of.

To help people like Sian, consultant gastroenterologist at University College London, Dr Laurence Lovat, shares his professional and expert advice. He classifies and explains the differences between the three types of bloating, which foods to eat for a happier digestive system, as well as revealing other factors such as how fast you eat, that you may not know can also lead to bloating.

For all this and more watch our informative video.

Leave a comment Posted on September 9, 2015September 8, 2015 Gastrointestinal disorders

Bloating: The cause and prevention – check out our WebTV show

How to prevent bloating

It can be a topic that is seldom discussed, uncomfortable and embarrassing, so what are the most common causes of bloating and what can you do to prevent it

In this video, Daniella, a 35 year old busy mother of two finds herself, like many of us, suffering from severe bloating as a result of her diet and busy lifestyle.

Daniella documents a week long video diary which shows how something as simple as porridge or fruit and vegetables can trigger bloating, as well as other lifestyle factors that she wasn’t even aware of.

To help people like Daniella, consultant gastroenterologist at University College London, Dr Laurence Lovat, shares his professional and expert advice. He classifies and explains the differences between the three types of bloating, which foods to eat for a happier digestive system, as well as revealing other factors such as how fast you eat, that you may not know can also lead to bloating.

For all this and more watch our informative video.

Leave a comment Posted on April 18, 2014April 18, 2014 Diet, Patient Talk

Digestive health clinic – check out our new video with Dr Pixie McKenna

Dr Pixie McKenna

Log onto our WebTV show where Dr Pixie McKenna explains digestive issues such as bloating and trapped wind and gives advice on how to manage these conditions, as well as answering all your questions

Digestive health issues affect millions of us every day; in fact, new research shows that two thirds of us have suffered from bloating and or trapped wind, with around 60% saying it affects them at least once a week.

The symptoms associated with digestive health problems can be annoying, uncomfortable, painful and worrying for those suffering from them, while more than half say they feel embarrassed about the symptoms.

Less than 30% say they would visit a doctor because of them, despite the fact for many they can have a big impact on their life.

However, bloating and trapped wind are often triggered by food and lifestyle choices and in many cases can be corrected with some simple changes.

So if you suffer from digestive health issues then log onto our WebTV show where Dr Pixie McKenna discusses the causes, myths and ins and outs of bloating and trapped wind, giving advice on how to manage these symptoms as well as answering many of the most commonly asked questions questions.

Check out the video of here http://noeditorial.studiotalk.tv/show/maalox-plus-web-tv

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

Website: www.maalox.co.uk

Maalox Quiz: http://www.maalox.co.uk/bloating-and-trapped-wind/what-bloats-most-quiz

2 Comments Posted on September 30, 2013March 9, 2017 Patient Talk

Irritable bowel syndrome! What are the signs and symptoms of IBS and how can we treat it?

Irritable bowel syndrome!

It’s common. Very common. In fact up to a fifth of us suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in the course of a year. In the UK IBS is the most common gastrointestinal disorder. But less than half of us will seek help from our doctors when the symptoms of IBS appear.

The aim of this blog is to stop you suffering in silence by providing an overview of IBS and how it may be treated. We also hope that you will share some of the reasons that prevent you going to a doctor for relief from IBS symptoms.

So if you think you may have IBS please visit your family doctor as soon as possible. While it is not a serious threat to your health the symptoms can be both painful and troubling.

So what actually is IBS?

Well as we said IBS affects the digestive system. The typical signs and symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. If you feel less pain after having gone to the WC to evacuate your bowel than this may be a sign of IBS. For most people with IBS symptoms appear in their twenties and thirties.

What gives rise to IBS?

We’re still not sure of the exact causes but there do seem to be a number of factors. Firstly many patients with IBS have previously had some kind of food related illness. It could be something like food poisoning. The other major factor seems to be stress. If you do suffer from stress then you might be interested in our previous blog https://patienttalk.org/?p=229.

There is no cure to IBS but many people find that changes in diet and lifestyle can be helpful. In certain circumstances your doctor may prescribe medication.

As we said one of the things which interests us about IBS is that people suffer from it without getting medical help. It would be great if you could use the comments box below to talk about why you did not get in touch with a medical professional about your IBS symptoms. You might like to think about some of the following questions:-

1) What were your original symptoms of IBS? Do you have IBS all the time or does it come and go?

2) Have you seen a doctor or nurse about your irritable bowel syndrome? If not why not?

3) What sort of treatments have you used and how effective were they?

4) How has IBS impacted upon your lifestyle?

Many thanks in advance!